GRE Word List
HORTATORY
hortative
The meaning of the word hortatory is hortative.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incapacitate | to deprive of capacity or natural power : disable |
| remittance | a sum of money remitted |
| dilapidated | decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |
| jeopardize | to expose to danger or risk : imperil |
| aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |
| extrovert | a person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction |
| throb | to pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity |
| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |