GRE Word List

MISSIVE

a written communication : letter

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

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WordMeaning
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
briman upper or outer margin : verge
menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition
rationalhaving reason or understanding
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
equipoisea state of equilibrium
galaxymilky way galaxy
braidto make from braids
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed