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
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
waggishresembling or characteristic of a wag
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
countenancelook
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
implementa device used in the performance of a task : tool