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
husbandrythe cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
unassumingnot assuming : modest
metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics
chalicea drinking cup : goblet
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks