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
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
anestheticof, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
retainto keep in possession or use
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
poisebalance
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness