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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foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
chagrin | disquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure |
malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
perjury | the voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing |
disengage | to release from something that engages or involves |
avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
categorical | absolute |
flourish | to grow luxuriantly : thrive |
killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |