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").

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WordMeaning
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor
toutto make much of : promote
recountto relate in detail : narrate
willowyabounding with willows