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
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
banallacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
solecisman ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
squashto press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
assailto attack violently : assault
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both