GRE Word List

ABERRATION

the fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state

The meaning of the word aberration is the fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state.

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WordMeaning
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
stem_fromarise from; originate from
trekto make one's way arduously
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