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

WordMeaning
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
prowessdistinguished bravery
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
disputatiousinclined to dispute
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
elevationthe height to which something is elevated: such as
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)