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
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
amendto put right
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
brawlto quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle