GRE Word List

MISSIVE

a written communication : letter

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

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WordMeaning
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
visionaryhaving or marked by foresight and imagination
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of