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 |
|---|---|
| sovereign | one possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty |
| fervid | very hot : burning |
| debut | a first appearance |
| query | question |
| abeyance | a state of temporary inactivity : suspension |
| convex | curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| expunge | to strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion |