GRE Word List
FORWARD
near, being at, or belonging to the forepart
The meaning of the word forward is near, being at, or belonging to the forepart.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stygian | of or relating to the river Styx |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
| transgression | an act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as |
| lucid | suffused with light : luminous |
| simplistic | excessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details |
| foreshadow | to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure |
| vigilante | a member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate) |
| zest | a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring |
| glean | to gather grain or other produce left by reapers |
| commune | talk over |