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 |
|---|---|
| parasite | an organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host |
| ragamuffin | a ragged often disreputable person |
| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| flighty | swift |
| turgid | excessively embellished in style or language : bombastic |
| thrash | to beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| wrath | strong vengeful anger or indignation |
| pulverize | to reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize |
| makeshift | a usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute |