GRE Word List

MISSIVE

a written communication : letter

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

Random words

WordMeaning
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
hummocka rounded knoll or hillock
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
distortto twist (see twist
amphibianan amphibious organism
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
taciturntemperamentally disinclined to talk
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other