GRE Word List
HORTATORY
hortative
The meaning of the word hortatory is hortative.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| knack | a special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach |
| rip | to tear or split apart or open |
| denotation | an act or process of denoting |
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| handsome | having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance |
| edify | to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift |
| sluice | an artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow |
| gentle | free from harshness, sternness, or violence |
| coy | marked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness |
| mordant | biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive |