GRE Word List

VETO

an authoritative prohibition : interdiction

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

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WordMeaning
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
billowwave
compilationthe act or process of compiling
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
barragea dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
unkemptnot combed
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct