GRE Word List

MISSIVE

a written communication : letter

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

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WordMeaning
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
equinoxeither of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
phenomenaphenomenon
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
cavalcadea procession (see procession
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition