GRE Word List

ORDINATION

the act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained

The meaning of the word ordination is the act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained.

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belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
rostruman ancient Roman platform for public orators
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
ornatemarked by elaborate rhetoric (see rhetoric