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 |
|---|---|
| calorific | caloric |
| culinary | of or relating to the kitchen or cookery |
| jocular | said or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful |
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| prodigy | a highly talented child or youth |
| vendor | one that vends : seller |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| muggy | being warm, damp, and close |
| ceremonious | devoted to forms and ceremony |