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
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
rompone that romps
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
spuriousborn to parents not married to each other
dieto pass from physical life : expire
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
accessiblecapable of being reached
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head