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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WordMeaning
herpetologista branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
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fleeta number of warships under a single command
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
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forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
appriseto give notice to : tell
affirmationthe act of affirming
mutedbeing mute : silent