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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| chant | to make melodic sounds with the voice |
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| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| renegade | a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another |
| imprecation | curse |
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| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
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