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
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
determinatehaving defined limits
palatialof, relating to, or being a palace
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will