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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| carnal | relating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites |
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