GRE Word List

HORTATORY

hortative

The meaning of the word hortatory is hortative.

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punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
loga usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree
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incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
flutedhaving or marked by grooves
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decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
potentateruler