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

WordMeaning
artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium
cadaverousof or relating to a corpse
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town