GRE Word List

PROPULSIVE

tending or having power to propel

The meaning of the word propulsive is tending or having power to propel.

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gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
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inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
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irreverencelack of reverence
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