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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |