GRE Word List

VOLITION

the power of choosing or determining : will

The meaning of the word volition is the power of choosing or determining : will.

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WordMeaning
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
gullibleeasily duped or cheated
distantseparated in space : away
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
dappledmarked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
magistratean official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as