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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| teetotalism | the principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks |
| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
| hindmost | farthest to the rear : last |
| spatula | a flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting |
| enact | to establish by legal and authoritative act |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| petulant | insolent or rude in speech or behavior |
| memento | something that serves to warn or remind |
| avarice | excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness |
| stammer | to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter |