GRE Word List

HORTATORY

hortative

The meaning of the word hortatory is hortative.

Random words

WordMeaning
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
artfulperformed with or showing art or skill
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
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offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
grillto broil on a grill
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