Limits, Rules & Possibility

imperative

adjective

Definition

Absolutely necessary; urgent.

exceed

verb

Definition

Go beyond a limit or expectation.

dominance

noun

Definition

Power or control over others.

unavoidable

adjective

Definition

Impossible to prevent or escape.

irresolvable

adjective

Definition

Impossible to settle or solve.

mandatory

adjective

Definition

Required by rule or law.

subordinate

adjective

Definition

Lower in rank or importance.

ineluctable

adjective

Definition

Impossible to escape or resist.

prescribe

verb

Definition

Officially require; set down as a rule.

obligate

verb

Definition

Legally or morally require.

equitable

adjective

Definition

Fair and impartial to all sides.

allocate

verb

Definition

Distribute officially for a particular purpose.

retroactive

adjective

Definition

Applying to the past as well as the future.

bestow

verb

Definition

Formally give an honor or gift.

reprieve

noun

Definition

A temporary relief or delay from something bad.

inevitable

adjective

Definition

Certain to happen; unavoidable.

insuperable

adjective

Definition

Impossible to overcome.

unattainable

adjective

Definition

Impossible to achieve or reach.

precedent

noun

Definition

An earlier example that guides later decisions.

irreproachable

adjective

Definition

Beyond criticism; faultless.

sanction

verb

Definition

Officially approve; also, penalize for breaking rules.

reserved

adjective

Definition

Set aside for a purpose; restrained in manner.

precarious

adjective

Definition

Dangerously unstable or insecure.

unfailing

adjective

Definition

Completely reliable; never weakening.

authorize

verb

Definition

Give official permission for.

restrict

verb

Definition

Limit in size, amount, or range.

insurmountable

adjective

Definition

Too great to be overcome.

prevail

verb

Definition

Prove stronger; win out in the end.

designate

verb

Definition

Officially name or assign for a purpose.

petition

verb

Definition

Formally request something from an authority.

feasible

adjective

Definition

Possible to do with available means.

ineffectual

adjective

Definition

Failing to produce the intended effect.

permissible

adjective

Definition

Allowed by rules or law.

futile

adjective

Definition

Producing no useful result; pointless.

arduous

adjective

Definition

Requiring great effort; exhausting.

convene

verb

Definition

Call together for a meeting.

impractical

adjective

Definition

Not sensible or realistic to carry out.

surrender

verb

Definition

Give up control or possession of.

thrive

verb

Definition

Grow vigorously; flourish.

overreach

verb

Definition

Go beyond one's authority or ability; attempt too much.