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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assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
fallibleliable to be erroneous
validateto make legally valid : ratify
abbreviateto make briefer
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
ripto tear or split apart or open