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
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
obstetriciana physician specializing in obstetrics
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
slaughterthe act of killing
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely