GRE Word List

VETO

an authoritative prohibition : interdiction

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

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WordMeaning
depredationto lay waste : plunder
requiema mass for the dead
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship
plumagethe feathers of a bird
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time