GRE Word List

SIBYLLINE

any of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)

The meaning of the word sibylline is any of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy).

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WordMeaning
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
oatha 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
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate