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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| militant | engaged in warfare or combat : fighting |
| unseemly | not seemly: such as |
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| osseous | bony |