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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handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
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supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
forebearsancestor
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
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