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
artfulperformed with or showing art or skill
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
penchanta strong and continued inclination
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully