GRE Word List

MISSIVE

a written communication : letter

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

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WordMeaning
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
penchanta strong and continued inclination
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
ornatemarked by elaborate rhetoric (see rhetoric
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious