GRE Word List

REQUISITE

needed for a particular purpose : essential

The meaning of the word requisite is needed for a particular purpose : essential.

Random words

WordMeaning
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
phyluma direct line of descent within a group
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant