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.

Random words

WordMeaning
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
acousticsa science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound
seasoneda time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
artisana worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson
lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation
ejaculationan act of ejaculating
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances