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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gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
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descryto catch sight of
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
hullthe outer covering of a fruit or seed