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
venisonthe edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer
pendantsomething suspended: such as
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
sequesterto set apart : segregate
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating