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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effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
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boona timely benefit : blessing
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inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
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necromancyconjuration (see conjure
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