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
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
bureaucracya body of nonelected government officials
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
insensibleincapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as
whima capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy