GRE Word List
REQUISITION
the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
The meaning of the word requisition is the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |
| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |
| lull | to cause to sleep or rest : soothe |
| humility | freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble |
| mawkish | lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| reprobation | the act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated |
| bequeath | to give or leave by will (see will |
| orator | one who delivers an oration |