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 |
|---|---|
| chaotic | marked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered |
| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |
| receptive | able or inclined to receive |
| purported | reputed |
| savory | having savor: such as |
| dumbfound | to confound (see confound |
| squabble | a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters |