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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peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
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scruplea unit of capacity equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
moratoriuma legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
primto give a prim or demure expression to