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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compromise | settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions |
| wanton | merciless |
| parlance | speech |
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| denounce | to pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil |
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