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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sustain | to give support or relief to |
| metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) |
| luxuriate | to grow profusely : thrive |
| creed | a brief authoritative formula of religious belief |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| commensurate | corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate |
| exposure | the fact or condition of being exposed: such as |
| asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |
| nirvana | the final beatitude (see beatitude |
| permeable | capable of being permeated : penetrable |