GRE Word List
MISSIVE
a written communication : letter
The meaning of the word missive is a written communication : letter.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| succulent | full of juice : juicy |
| cornucopia | a curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance |
| dirge | a song or hymn of grief or lamentation |
| annul | to declare or make legally invalid or void |
| tanner | one that tans hides |
| resurge | to undergo a resurgence |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |