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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distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
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parochialof or relating to a church parish
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection