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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WordMeaning
implicitcapable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
claviclea bone of the shoulder girdle typically serving to link the scapula and sternum
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
ephemerallasting a very short time
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
fructifyto bear fruit