GRE Word List
PRIVATION
an act or instance of depriving : deprivation
The meaning of the word privation is an act or instance of depriving : deprivation.
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|---|---|
| obsessive | tending to cause obsession |
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| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| sanctuary | a consecrated place: such as |
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| stout | strong of character: such as |
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| microcosm | a little world |
| 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 |
| eloquence | discourse marked by force and persuasiveness |