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
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
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illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
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reciprocalinversely related : opposite
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