GRE Word List

ORACULAR

resembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)

The meaning of the word oracular is resembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery).

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WordMeaning
levityexcessive or unseemly frivolity
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
hardybold
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion
affinityrelationship by marriage
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light