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 |
|---|---|
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| beatific | of, possessing, or imparting beatitude |
| inconsequential | of no significance : unimportant |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| bantering | to speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner |
| credulity | readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |
| sanctuary | a consecrated place: such as |
| arboretum | a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes |
| requisition | the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |