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
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
superimposeto place or lay over or above something
influxa coming in
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
skiffany of various small boats
battaliona considerable body of troops organized to act together : army
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
nicetythe quality or state of being nice
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct