GRE Word List

EXPANSIVE

having a capacity or a tendency to expand

The meaning of the word expansive is having a capacity or a tendency to expand.

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WordMeaning
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
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perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction