GRE Word List

MISSIVE

a written communication : letter

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

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determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
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ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
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gistessence; main point; substance
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner