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
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
conclusiveof, relating to, or being a conclusion
expletivea syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
provenanceorigin
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
prowessdistinguished bravery