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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tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
encumberweigh down
halfheartedlacking heart, spirit, or interest
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