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
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
viandan item of food
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
reverberatereflect
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
decimateto select by lot and kill every tenth man of
foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation