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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vultureany of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion
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astronomicalof or relating to astronomy
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embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
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incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
proletariana member of the proletariat
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief