GRE Word List
HORTATORY
hortative
The meaning of the word hortatory is hortative.
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| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |
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| spendthrift | a person who spends improvidently or wastefully |
| smelt | any of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste |
| wither | to become dry and sapless |
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| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |