GRE Word List
CONSEQUENTIAL
of the nature of a secondary result : indirect
The meaning of the word consequential is of the nature of a secondary result : indirect.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reprove | to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent |
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| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
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| hone | to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone |
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