GRE Word List
MISSIVE
a written communication : letter
The meaning of the word missive is a written communication : letter.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disperse | to cause to break up (see break up |
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ยน/โโ millimeter or less in diameter |
| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| morbid | of, relating to, or characteristic of disease |
| gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |
| extricate | to free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty |
| odyssey | a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune |
| perfidious | of, relating to, or characterized by perfidy |
| transcribe | to make a written copy of |