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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WordMeaning
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet
artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
clientelea body of clients
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
vestigea trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
ponderousof very great weight
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
conversanthaving knowledge or experience