GRE Word List
EMBARGO
an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
The meaning of the word embargo is an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports.
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| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |
| formidable | causing fear, dread, or apprehension |
| usage | firmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure |
| assail | to attack violently : assault |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| execrable | deserving to be execrated : detestable |
| stupor | a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility |
| undulating | having a wavy surface, edge, or markings |
| bravado | blustering swaggering conduct |
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