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.

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perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
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opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
masticateto grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew
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