GRE Word List

MISSIVE

a written communication : letter

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

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WordMeaning
alleviaterelieve
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
delusionsomething that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated
wrenchto move with a violent twist