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
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seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season
rivuleta small stream
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
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monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
bestowto put to use : apply
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
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