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
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence
raspto rub with something rough
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
swipea strong sweeping blow
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
vergebrink
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
efficacythe power to produce an effect
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk