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 |
|---|---|
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| cloying | disgusting or distasteful by reason of excess |
| facet | any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration) |
| foppish | foolish |
| inerrancy | exemption from error : infallibility |
| impinge | encroach |
| galley | a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as |
| satyr | a sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |