GRE Word List

HORTATORY

hortative

The meaning of the word hortatory is hortative.

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sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
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meddlesomegiven to meddling
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
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testyeasily annoyed : irritable
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