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
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
caricatureexaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
slewa large number
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
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perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration
navigabledeep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships
groovea long narrow channel or depression