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
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
recitala detailed account : enumeration
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
wreakbring about
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of