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.

Random words

WordMeaning
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
librettothe text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning