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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rehabilitateto restore to a former capacity : reinstate
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malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
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predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
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