GRE Word List

VETO

an authoritative prohibition : interdiction

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

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WordMeaning
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
accessiblecapable of being reached
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
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