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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pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
archipelagoan expanse of water with many scattered islands
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
pranktrick
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
assailto attack violently : assault