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
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
rococorococo work or style
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
malcontenta discontented person:
labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
moodinesssubject to depression : gloomy
direexciting horror
annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals