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.

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studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning
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foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
solublesusceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water
nicetythe quality or state of being nice