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
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
incoherentlacking coherence: such as
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry