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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| incessant | continuing or following without interruption : unceasing |
| puerile | juvenile |
| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |
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| exchequer | a department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes |
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