GRE Word List
ABOMINABLE
worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
The meaning of the word abominable is worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable.
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dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
precarious | dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments |
tangential | touching lightly : incidental |
aegis | a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena |
menial | a person doing menial work |
menace | a show of intention to inflict harm : threat |
defalcate | deduct |
ramification | branch |
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propellant | capable of propelling |