GRE Word List

VETO

an authoritative prohibition : interdiction

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

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WordMeaning
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
profoundhaving intellectual depth and insight
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
inclineto bend the head or body forward : bow
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal