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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linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
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floweryof, relating to, or resembling flowers
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