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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| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| archipelago | an expanse of water with many scattered islands |
| grudge | to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
| prank | trick |
| unrequited | not requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind |
| litigation | the act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating |
| insomnia | prolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep |
| shyster | a person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger |
| assail | to attack violently : assault |