GRE Word List

OATH

a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says

The meaning of the word oath is a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says.

Random words

WordMeaning
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
enhanceheighten
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
iniquitouscharacterized by iniquity