GRE Word List

VETO

an authoritative prohibition : interdiction

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

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discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
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daubto cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster
dynamicmarked by usually continuous and productive activity or change
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
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deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay