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
inebriateone who is drunk
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
foresightan act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent