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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ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
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philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
motleyvariegated in color
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
congenialpleasant
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe