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
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
raffleto engage in a raffle
retrenchcut down
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
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accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned