GRE Word List
UNCTION
the act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
The meaning of the word unction is the act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
| indecisive | marked by or prone to indecision : irresolute |
| ponderous | of very great weight |
| affluence | abundance of property : wealth |
| comestible | edible |
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| high-flown | exceedingly or excessively high or favorable |
| empirical | originating in or based on observation or experience |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| condole | grieve |