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
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
auxiliaryoffering or providing help
germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
disinterto take out of the grave or tomb
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
misogynista person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame