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
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
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hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
repressto check by or as if by pressure : curb
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
culminationthe action of culminating