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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prohibitive | tending to prohibit or restrain |
| sacrilegious | committing or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object |
| magisterial | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative |
| disconcert | to throw into confusion |
| abscission | the act or process of cutting off : removal |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| precedent | prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance |
| culinary | of or relating to the kitchen or cookery |
| subsequent | following in time, order, or place |
| moratorium | a legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt |