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
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
censurea judgment involving condemnation
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
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opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
stem_fromarise from; originate from
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety