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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WordMeaning
ignoblecharacterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
paltryinferior
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
crescendoa gradual increase
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
barda tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds
outgoinggoing away : departing