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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abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
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validhaving legal efficacy or force
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
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dankunpleasantly moist or wet
adeptthoroughly proficient : expert
pseudonyma fictitious name