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
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity