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 |
|---|---|
| unceremonious | not ceremonious : informal |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| animus | a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will |
| repellent | serving or tending to drive away or ward off |
| idle | not occupied or employed: such as |
| aperture | an opening or open space : hole |
| emanate | to come out from a source |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |
| retentive | having the power, property, or capacity of retaining |