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
headfirstwith the head foremost
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
censurea judgment involving condemnation
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive