GRE Word List

DETERMINATE

having defined limits

The meaning of the word determinate is having defined limits.

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backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
vertebrateany of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
morguea place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy
expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency
eroticof, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something