GRE Word List
INSUBSTANTIAL
lacking substance; insignificant; frail; immaterial
The meaning of the word insubstantial is lacking substance; insignificant; frail; immaterial.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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vying | contending; CF. vie |
valedictory | pertaining to farewell; N: farewell address (esp. at graduation exercises) |
cadet | student at a military school |
substantial | of substance; material; solid; essential or fundamental; ample; considerable; well-to-do; wealthy |
inamorata | woman whom a man loves |
toga | Roman outer robe |
gust | strong abrupt rush of wind; V. CF. bluster |
allocate | assign; set apart for a particular purpose |
array | marshal; draw up in order; arrange in order; clothe splendidly; adorn; N: fine clothes; ordered group; Ex. in battle array |
laity | laypersons; laymen; persons not connected with the clergy |