GRE Word List

HORTATORY

hortative

The meaning of the word hortatory is hortative.

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virusany of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants
conspiracythe act of conspiring together
ingratean ungrateful person
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
militateto have weight or effect
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness
raspto rub with something rough
droopto hang or incline downward
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case