GRE Word List
PROHIBITIVE
tending to prohibit or restrain
The meaning of the word prohibitive is tending to prohibit or restrain.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) |
| fluted | having or marked by grooves |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| wrench | to move with a violent twist |
| groom | bridegroom |
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |
| tremor | a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease |
| inestimable | incapable of being estimated or computed |
| equivocate | to use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive |
| impute | to lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly |