GRE Word List

HORTATORY

hortative

The meaning of the word hortatory is hortative.

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caliberdegree of mental capacity or moral quality
outgoinggoing away : departing
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
sleighan open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice
cognitiveof, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate