Veto
easyNeutral toneVEE-toh
verb
Definition
To reject or forbid authoritatively
Memory hook
VETO: Latin for 'I FORBID' -- the president's power to say NO to a bill.
Word roots
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Examples
“The president vetoed the controversial bill.”
“Parents can veto their children's choice of friends.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The president ______ the controversial bill.”
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vetoed
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GRE Tip
Veto is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "reject" or "prohibit" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "approve".
Related GRE Words
proscribe
To forbid or prohibit; to condemn or denounce
repudiate
to reject or disown as invalid or unauthorized
sabotage
To deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct something
adverse
Preventing success or development; harmful or unfavorable
antagonistic
Showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something
averse
Having a strong dislike or opposition to something
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