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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| contention | a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument |
| continence | the ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily |
| dapper | neat and trim in appearance |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| touchy | marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation |
| baleful | deadly or pernicious in influence |
| brave | having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |
| demure | reserved |