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
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
piedof two or more colors in blotches
harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard
secessionwithdrawal into privacy or solitude : retirement
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
besiegeto surround with armed forces
dowseto plunge into water
deprecateto express disapproval of