GRE Word List

HORTATORY

hortative

The meaning of the word hortatory is hortative.

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aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
raspto rub with something rough
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
reprisala retaliatory act