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 |
|---|---|
| vulture | any 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 |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| astronomical | of or relating to astronomy |
| pinion | the terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges |
| embrace | to clasp in the arms : hug |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |
| proletarian | a member of the proletariat |
| thermal | of, relating to, or caused by heat |
| dolorous | causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief |