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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|---|---|
| manifold | marked by diversity or variety |
| gorge | a narrow passage through land |
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| plumage | the feathers of a bird |
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |
| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |
| indomitable | incapable of being subdued : unconquerable |
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| asinine | extremely or utterly foolish or silly |