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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| Word | Meaning |
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| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| repast | something taken as food : meal |
| fussy | easily upset : irritable |
| inimitable | not capable of being imitated : matchless |
| absolve | to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt |
| reactionary | relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction |
| pry | to look closely or inquisitively |
| herbivorous | feeding on plants |
| haunt | to visit often : frequent |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |