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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franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
effeteno longer fertile
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
seedycontaining or full of seeds
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements