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
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
dulcetsweet to the taste
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention