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
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
artificeclever or artful skill : ingenuity
darta light spear
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
podiatristthe medical care and treatment of the human foot