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
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
apeany of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon)
discloseto make known or public
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
gratiswithout charge or recompense : free