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
episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
roosteran adult male domestic chicken
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
conceptionthe process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
ribaldmarked by coarseness or lewdness : crude
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
desiccateto dry up