GRE Word List

DEFINITIVE

serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation

The meaning of the word definitive is serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation.

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WordMeaning
veracioustruthful
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
commandeerto compel to perform military service
pallto lose strength or effectiveness
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
havenharbor
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
facadethe front of a building
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant