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
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
jibeto be in accord : agree
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
unimpeachablenot impeachable: such as
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
recitala detailed account : enumeration
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity