GRE Word List

VETO

an authoritative prohibition : interdiction

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

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WordMeaning
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control
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transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
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consignto give over to another's care
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