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
jocundmarked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
branda charred piece of wood
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
queryquestion
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated