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 |
|---|---|
| retiring | reserved |
| decrepit | wasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age |
| selective | of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |
| deplore | to feel or express grief for |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| adulation | extreme or excessive admiration or flattery |
| deadpan | marked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression |
| augury | divination from auspices (see auspice |
| prey | an animal taken by a predator as food |