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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carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
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puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
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fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
grumbleto mutter in discontent
bentunenclosed grassland