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
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
jabberto talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
consequentialof the nature of a secondary result : indirect
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony