GRE Word List

ABORIGINAL

being the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region

The meaning of the word aboriginal is being the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region.

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WordMeaning
gruntto utter a grunt
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
gentilitythe condition of belonging to the gentry
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
slywise in practical affairs
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light