GRE Word List

EXORBITANT

not coming within the scope of the law

The meaning of the word exorbitant is not coming within the scope of the law.

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discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
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chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
ancillarysubordinate
jubilationan act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
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