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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discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
renderto melt down
carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
quirkan abrupt twist or curve
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted