GRE Word List

VANGUARD

the forefront of an action or movement

The meaning of the word vanguard is the forefront of an action or movement.

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WordMeaning
demolitionthe act of demolishing
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
brawlto quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle
oratorone who delivers an oration
natalnative
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
harbora place of security and comfort : refuge
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
truculencethe quality or state of being truculent