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.

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WordMeaning
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
habituateto make used to something : accustom
casualtya military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
topographythe art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
amorousstrongly moved by love and especially sexual love