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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| recalcitrant | obstinately defiant of authority or restraint |
| evasive | tending or intended to evade : equivocal |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| irreparable | not reparable : irremediable |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |
| growl | rumble |
| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |
| tryst | an agreement (as between lovers) to meet |
| glower | to look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger |
| compassion | sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it |