GRE Word List
EXECUTIVE
of or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
The meaning of the word executive is of or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| concise | marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail |
| irremediable | not remediable |
| tend | to exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce |
| circuitous | having a circular or winding course |
| antler | one of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family |
| lout | to bow in respect |
| raucous | disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse |
| quandary | a state of perplexity or doubt |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| galleon | a heavy square-rigged sailing ship of the 15th to early 18th centuries used for war or commerce especially by the Spanish |