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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WordMeaning
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
belieto give a false impression of
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
polemican aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another
herpetologista branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully