GRE Word List
SUBSTANTIVE
having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
The meaning of the word substantive is having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| transmute | to change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form |
| homogeneous | of the same or a similar kind or nature |
| bewitch | to influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft |
| mace | an aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg |
| pose | to set forth or offer for attention or consideration |
| diorama | a scenic representation in which a partly translucent painting is seen from a distance through an opening |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| counterpart | one of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate |
| combustible | capable of combustion |
| rococo | rococo work or style |