GRE Word List

TANTAMOUNT

equivalent in value, significance, or effect

The meaning of the word tantamount is equivalent in value, significance, or effect.

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WordMeaning
antidotea remedy to counteract the effects of poison
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds
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descryto catch sight of
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
denouementthe final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
crinkleto form many short bends or ripples