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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stricturean abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage
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arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
stumbleto fall into sin or waywardness
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seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
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soarto fly aloft or about