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.

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reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning
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pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
raimentclothing
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
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