GRE Word List

TENTATIVE

not fully worked out or developed

The meaning of the word tentative is not fully worked out or developed.

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WordMeaning
dissipateto break up and drive off
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant
indigentsuffering from extreme poverty : impoverished
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise