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
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
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germinateto cause to sprout or develop
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
decimateto select by lot and kill every tenth man of
allureto entice by charm or attraction
accoladea mark of acknowledgment : award
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