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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| explicate | to give a detailed explanation of |
| glare | to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light |
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| magniloquent | speaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner |
| studious | assiduous in the pursuit of learning |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
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| representational | one that represents: such as |
| contrived | having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial |