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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| qualified | fitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent |
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| orator | one who delivers an oration |
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