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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| repast | something taken as food : meal |
| ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |
| cliche | a trite phrase or expression |
| fruition | pleasurable use or possession : enjoyment |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| pauper | a person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity |
| fulminate | to utter or send out with denunciation |
| lethargic | of, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish |
| ogle | to glance with amorous invitation or challenge |
| ration | a food allowance for one day |