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
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
quackto make the characteristic cry of a duck
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
shama trick that deludes : hoax
reparablecapable of being repaired
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
tatterto make ragged