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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WordMeaning
portlydignified
solventable to pay all legal debts
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consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
mauvea moderate purple, violet, or lilac color
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blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
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