GRE Word List
MERCANTILE
of or relating to merchants or trading
The meaning of the word mercantile is of or relating to merchants or trading.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| peerless | matchless |
| compendium | a brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract |
| veto | an authoritative prohibition : interdiction |
| entree | the act or manner of entering : entrance |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| untoward | difficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly |
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| precipitate | to throw violently : hurl |
| headfirst | with the head foremost |
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