GRE Word List

VALEDICTION

an act of bidding farewell

The meaning of the word valediction is an act of bidding farewell.

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WordMeaning
diversediffering from one another : unlike
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)