GRE Word List

IMPERIAL

of, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor

The meaning of the word imperial is of, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor.

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dissentto withhold assent or approval
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invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
gougea chisel with a concavo-convex cross section
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
dialecticalof, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic
dissembleto hide under a false appearance