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 |
|---|---|
| subsume | to include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element |
| vie | to strive for superiority : contend |
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| disapprobation | the act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation |
| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| casual | subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance |
| inveigle | to win over by wiles : entice |
| clamber | to climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet |