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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| tend | to exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
| fester | to generate pus |
| precipitant | precipitate |
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| carnal | relating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites |
| bland | smooth and soothing in manner or quality |
| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
| sycophant | a servile self-seeking flatterer |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |