GRE Word List

VETO

an authoritative prohibition : interdiction

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

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WordMeaning
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
sourbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
apprehendarrest
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
serebeing dried and withered
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly