GRE Word List

ABOLISH

to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul

The meaning of the word abolish is to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul.

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WordMeaning
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
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magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
disconcertto throw into confusion
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
culinaryof or relating to the kitchen or cookery
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
moratoriuma legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt