Definitive
mediumdih-FIN-ih-tiv
adjective
Definition
Done or reached decisively and with authority; conclusive
Examples
“This is the definitive biography of the famous author.”
“The court's decision was definitive and could not be appealed.”
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GRE Tip
Definitive is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "conclusive" or "authoritative" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "tentative".
Related GRE Words
conclusive
Serving to prove a case; decisive or convincing
admonish
To warn or reprimand someone firmly
censure
To express severe disapproval of someone or something, especially in a formal statement
irrefutable
Impossible to deny or disprove
imperious
Assuming power or authority without justification; domineering
ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time; transitory
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