GRE Word List
EXTANT
currently or actually existing
The meaning of the word extant is currently or actually existing.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| enhance | heighten |
| extemporaneous | composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| tipple | to drink liquor especially by habit or to excess |
| permeable | capable of being permeated : penetrable |
| ambrosia | the food of the Greek and Roman gods |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| garbled | made unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up |
| momentous | having great or lasting importance : consequential |