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
denizeninhabitant
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
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accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
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finitehaving definite or definable limits
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