GRE Word List
POTENTIAL
existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality
The meaning of the word potential is existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| repulsion | the action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed |
| adjunct | something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| amoral | having or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong |
| miscreant | unbelieving |
| insipid | lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull |
| wallow | to roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner |
| willful | obstinately and often perversely self-willed |
| altercation | a noisy, heated, angry dispute |