GRE Word List

MISSIVE

a written communication : letter

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

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WordMeaning
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
cemeterya burial ground
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure