GRE Word List

VETO

an authoritative prohibition : interdiction

The meaning of the word veto is an authoritative prohibition : interdiction.

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WordMeaning
antithesisthe direct opposite
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
dissentto withhold assent or approval
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
torpora state of mental and motor inactivity with partial or total insensibility
recountto relate in detail : narrate
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance