GRE Word List

HORTATORY

hortative

The meaning of the word hortatory is hortative.

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WordMeaning
retrenchcut down
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
manumitto release from slavery
harassexhaust
unbridledunrestrained
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
filialof, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees: