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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gerrymander | the act or method of gerrymandering |
| cursive | running |
| extraneous | existing on or coming from the outside |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| glow | to shine with or as if with an intense heat |
| maelstrom | a powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius |
| extrinsic | not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous |
| realm | kingdom |
| residue | something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant |
| testy | easily annoyed : irritable |