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

WordMeaning
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
plummetto fall perpendicularly
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
perimeterthe boundary of a closed plane figure
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it