GRE Word List

HORTATORY

hortative

The meaning of the word hortatory is hortative.

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WordMeaning
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
bristlea short stiff coarse hair or filament
blotchto mark or mar with blotches
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
ecologista branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments
heedto pay attention
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots