GRE Word List
MANDATORY
required by a law or rule : obligatory
The meaning of the word mandatory is required by a law or rule : obligatory.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vertebrate | any of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life |
| ventriloquist | one who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism |
| pique | to excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff |
| medium | something in a middle position |
| exotic | introduced from another country : not native to the place where found |
| dys- | abnormal |
| perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| morose | having a sullen and gloomy disposition |
| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |