GRE Word List

EXISTENTIAL

of, relating to, or affirming existence

The meaning of the word existential is of, relating to, or affirming existence.

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inamorataa woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations
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verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
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penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
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infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
coteriean intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting