GRE Word List

PROPULSIVE

tending or having power to propel

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

Random words

WordMeaning
rostera roll or list of personnel
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
podiatristthe medical care and treatment of the human foot
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
jibeto be in accord : agree
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal