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
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
definitiveserving to provide a final solution or to end a situation
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning