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
posthumousborn after the death of the father
vergebrink
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
dotagea state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
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ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
facadethe front of a building