GRE Word List
MISSIVE
a written communication : letter
The meaning of the word missive is a written communication : letter.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| taper | to become progressively smaller toward one end |
| incinerate | to cause to burn to ashes |
| genteel | having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |
| enervate | lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated |
| lithe | easily bent or flexed |
| lank | not well filled out : slender |
| distill | to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate |
| facetious | joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish |