GRE Word List

MISSIVE

a written communication : letter

The meaning of the word missive is a written communication : letter.

Random words

WordMeaning
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
pallto lose strength or effectiveness
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
frigidintensely cold
enumerateto ascertain the number of : count
harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions