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 |
|---|---|
| vagabond | a person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life |
| scourge | whip |
| potent | having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful |
| convert | to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another |
| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
| dingy | dirty |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| distract | to draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time |
| righteous | acting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin |