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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| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
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| append | attach |
| ambidextrous | using both hands with equal ease or dexterity |
| sonnet | a fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of 14 lines that are typically 5-foot iambics rhyming according to a prescribed scheme |
| nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
| mobile | capable of moving or being moved : movable |
| skimp | skimpy |
| stammer | to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter |
| encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |