GRE Word List

VERITABLE

being in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary

The meaning of the word veritable is being in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary.

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WordMeaning
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
eventualcontingent
irateroused to ire
lewdobscene
apostateone who commits apostasy
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook