GRE Word List

EXPOSITORY

of, relating to, or containing exposition

The meaning of the word expository is of, relating to, or containing exposition.

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WordMeaning
expostulationan act or an instance of expostulating
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
ascertainto find out or learn with certainty
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
retainto keep in possession or use