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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WordMeaning
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
nebulousof, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
figurea number symbol : numeral
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
gauntexcessively thin and angular
woefulfull of woe : grievous
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
obsessivetending to cause obsession