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hortatory

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore H words

marked by strong urging or encouragement to act

In a sentence

The general's hortatory address stirred the weary soldiers to renew their advance.

Synonyms
exhortativeencouragingincitingadmonitory
Antonyms
dissuasivediscouraging

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