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
buoyanthaving buoyancy
embarkto go on board a vehicle for transportation
bitinghaving the power to bite
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
atypicalnot typical : irregular
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter