GRE Word List
EXTANT
currently or actually existing
The meaning of the word extant is currently or actually existing.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| paleontology | a science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains |
| abjure | to renounce upon oath |
| consanguinity | the quality or state of being consanguineous |
| gangrene | local death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply |
| amphitheater | an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles |
| sate | satisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy |
| far-fetched | brought from a remote time or place |
| clairvoyant | having clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception |
| default | failure to do something required by duty or law : neglect |
| kudos | praise given for achievement |