GRE Word List

PROHIBITIVE

tending to prohibit or restrain

The meaning of the word prohibitive is tending to prohibit or restrain.

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squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
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winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
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gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
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