GRE Word List

MISSIVE

a written communication : letter

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

Random words

WordMeaning
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
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askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
millenniumthe thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
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irreverencelack of reverence
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immobilitynot moving : motionless