GRE Word List
OATH
solemn promise; blasphemous use of sacred words to express strong feelings; swear-word; Ex. ``For Christ's sake''
The meaning of the word oath is solemn promise; blasphemous use of sacred words to express strong feelings; swear-word; Ex. ``For Christ's sake''.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| heedless | not noticing; disregarding |
| avalanche | great mass of falling snow and ice |
| obtuse | blunt; not sharp; stupid; slow in understanding |
| betoken | signify; indicate; be a sign of |
| jest | playful remark or act; V. act or speak playfully |
| incredulity | tendency to disbelief |
| conformist | person who uncritically conforms to the customs of a group; OP. nonconformist: one who does not conform to accepted beliefs of norms |
| dingy | (of things and place) dirty and dull; Ex. dingy street/curtain |
| unanimity | complete agreement; ADJ. unanimous |
| tract | propaganda pamphlet (esp. by a religious or political group); expanse of land; region of indefinite size; system of related organs; Ex. digestive tract |
