GRE Word List

ANTIQUITY

ancient times

The meaning of the word antiquity is ancient times.

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WordMeaning
promptto move to action : incite
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
monographa learned treatise on a small area of learning
siftto put through a sieve
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way