GRE Word List

HORTATORY

hortative

The meaning of the word hortatory is hortative.

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WordMeaning
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
recurrentrunning or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
strutto become turgid : swell
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
redressto set right : remedy
credentialwarranting credit or confidence
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously