GRE Word List

MISSIVE

a written communication : letter

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

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phariseea member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law
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subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
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voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity