GRE Word List

HORTATORY

hortative

The meaning of the word hortatory is hortative.

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WordMeaning
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
grazeto feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
prognosticateto foretell from signs or symptoms : predict
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point