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
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
resignrelegate
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
figmentsomething made up or contrived
filingan act or instance of using a file
epicureone with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence