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 |
|---|---|
| bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |
| canard | a false or unfounded report or story |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| pique | to excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff |
| entice | to attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt |
| forebears | ancestor |
| elevation | the height to which something is elevated: such as |
| metrical | of, relating to, or composed in meter |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
