GRE Word List

MISSIVE

a written communication : letter

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

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carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
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striatedmarked with striations or striae
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insubstantialnot substantial: such as
teneta principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true