GRE Word List

COMMEMORATIVE

intended as a commemoration

The meaning of the word commemorative is intended as a commemoration.

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WordMeaning
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
adjurationa solemn oath
duressforcible restraint or restriction
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
capacitylegal competency (see competence