GRE Word List

HORTATORY

hortative

The meaning of the word hortatory is hortative.

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WordMeaning
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
apiarya place where bees are kept
stunto make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow : daze
gibberishunintelligible or meaningless language:
demolitionthe act of demolishing
jabberto talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
pedestriancommonplace
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor