SAT GRE specter Definition A ghost or a haunting possibility of something undesirable. Example "The specter of war loomed over the region." Sign in to save SAT Quiz → GRE Quiz → ← spectator spectrum → Study tips featuring "specter" Let the Argument Reveal Unfamiliar Word Meanings Group Words Together by Emotional Tone Map the Author's Attitude Before Reading Questions Related words SAT antonym SAT abase SAT abdicate SAT abdomen SAT abduction SAT abet SAT abeyance SAT abject SAT abjure SAT ablution SAT abnegate SAT abnormal