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
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
unassumingnot assuming : modest
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
anathemasomeone or something intensely disliked or loathed
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute