GRE Word List
EXECUTIVE
person having administrative authority; one branch of government executing laws; ADJ: relating to executing
The meaning of the word executive is person having administrative authority; one branch of government executing laws; ADJ: relating to executing.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stupefy | stun; make numb (as with a drug); amaze |
| taciturn | habitually silent; talking little |
| flotsam | drifting wreckage |
| scuffle | struggle confusedly; move off in a confused hurry; N. CF. scuffling twins ? |
| jocund | merry |
| prelate | church dignitary; priest of high position in the church (esp. bishop) |
| obtrude | push (oneself or one's ideas) forward or intrude; impose (oneself or one's ideas) on others; butt in; stick out or extrude; thrust out; Ex. obtrude A on B; ADJ. obtrusive; N. obtrusion; CF. unobtrusive |
| stink | stench; V: emit a strong foul odor |
| illuminate | brighten; clear up or make understandable; enlighten; enable to understand; Ex. illuminating remarks |
| derogatory | expressing a low opinion; disparaging; V. derogate: detract; disparage |
