GRE Word List
INSUBSTANTIAL
not substantial: such as
The meaning of the word insubstantial is not substantial: such as.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| statute | a law enacted by the legislative branch of a government |
| predicament | the character, status, or classification assigned by a predication |
| beleaguer | besiege |
| foreshadow | to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
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| practicable | capable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |