GRE Word List

PEREMPTORY

putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay

The meaning of the word peremptory is putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay.

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WordMeaning
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
relishcharacteristic flavor
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
bedizento dress or adorn gaudily
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
inhibitto prohibit from doing something
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
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dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
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