GRE Word List

INORDINATE

exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate

The meaning of the word inordinate is exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate.

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WordMeaning
blushoutward appearance : view
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
minusculevery small
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency