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 |
|---|---|
| apathy | lack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness |
| swagger | to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| manipulate | to treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner |
| pique | to excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff |
| sate | satisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy |
| usury | the lending of money with an interest charge for its use |
| torrent | a violent or forceful flow of fluid |
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |