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 |
|---|---|
| dull | tedious |
| resurge | to undergo a resurgence |
| unexceptionable | not open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable |
| gush | to issue copiously or violently |
| rife | prevalent especially to an increasing degree |
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| gravity | dignity or sobriety of bearing |
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| impinge | encroach |
| cantankerous | difficult or irritating to deal with |