GRE Word List

MISSIVE

a written communication : letter

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

Random words

WordMeaning
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
reciprocateto give and take mutually
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious