GRE Word List

IMPERATIVE

not to be avoided or evaded : necessary

The meaning of the word imperative is not to be avoided or evaded : necessary.

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WordMeaning
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
nauseateto become affected with nausea
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire