GRE Word List
MANDATE
an authoritative command
The meaning of the word mandate is an authoritative command.
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despondent | feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression |
merger | the absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment |
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atypical | not typical : irregular |
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