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

WordMeaning
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
filialof, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
cadaverousof or relating to a corpse
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
truncateto shorten by or as if by cutting off