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 |
|---|---|
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ยน/โโ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |
| cohesion | the act or state of sticking together tightly |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| reprisal | a retaliatory act |
| hoard | a supply or fund stored up and often hidden away |
| accelerate | to move faster : to gain speed |
| horticultural | the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants |
| debase | to lower in status, esteem, quality, or character |
| parable | a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle |