Today's MAT Term

Avow


(uh-vow)


The term avow means to declare boldly.


Example


After he avowed his atheism at church there was a long, uncomfortable silence.

(Sources: Mastering the Miller Analogies Test, 19th edition, Arco 2006; http://www.famousquotesabout.com/; www.patricia--ladensack.blogspot.com)

Compiled by Patricia Ladensack



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Today's Word: Aver

Aver (uh-ver)

The word aver means to claim to be true or to avouch.


Example

The fact that the key witness averred her innocence is what ultimately swayed the jury in her favor.

(Sources: Master The Miller Analogies Test, 19th Edition, Arco, 2006; http://www.amazon.com/Master-Miller-Analogies-Test-2006/dp/0768923077; http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/aver; www.ottoladensack.blogspot.com, www.pladensack.blogspot.com)


Compiled by Otto & Patricia Ladensack