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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
| ravine | a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water |
| embark | to go on board a vehicle for transportation |
| worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |
| monastic | of or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns |
| palpitate | to beat rapidly and strongly : throb |
| sacrosanct | most sacred or holy : inviolable |
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
| dissertation | an extended usually written treatment of a subject |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |