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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breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
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virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
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