GRE Word List
ULTIMATUM
a final proposition, condition, or demand
The meaning of the word ultimatum is a final proposition, condition, or demand.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| horticultural | the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants |
| awl | a pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood) |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
| intolerant | unable or unwilling to endure |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
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| havoc | wide and general destruction : devastation |