GRE Word List
VOODOO
religion practiced chiefly in Haiti
The meaning of the word voodoo is religion practiced chiefly in Haiti.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| germ | earliest form of an organism; seed or bud; something that may develop into something larger or more important; microbe |
| ventriloquist | someone who can make his or her voice seem to come from another person or thing (without moving lips or jaws); N. ventriloquism, ventriloquy |
| rig | arrangement of masts and sails; V: equip (a ship) with rigging; ADJ. rigging: ropes that hold up a ship's sails |
| lace | cord used to draw and tie together two opposite edges (as of a shoe); delicate fabric made of fine threads; V: draw together by tying a lace |
| glossary | brief explanation of words used in the text |
| entrance | put under a spell(condition caused by magical power); carry away(fill with strong feeling) with emotion; put into a trance; fill with delight |
| swear | vow; promise; use profane oaths; use offensive words |
| dysentery | inflammatory disorder of the lower intestinal tract |
| pretext | excuse |
| wean | accustom a baby not to nurse; accustom (the young of a mammal) to take nourishment other than by suckling; give up a cherished activity; cause to gradually leave (an interest or habit); Ex. wean oneself from cigarettes |
