GRE Word List

OBLIGATORY

binding in law or conscience

The meaning of the word obligatory is binding in law or conscience.

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indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor
baroqueof, 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
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
impetusa driving force : impulse
reciprocateto give and take mutually
stenchstink
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
aperturean opening or open space : hole