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
reverberatereflect
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
cohabitto live together as or as if a married couple
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective