GRE Word List

ANTECEDENTS

a substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")

The meaning of the word antecedents is a substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him").

Random words

WordMeaning
onusburden
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
tantamountequivalent in value, significance, or effect
redressto set right : remedy
sojourna temporary stay
anonymitythe quality or state of being anonymous
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark