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.

Random words

WordMeaning
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
prepossessingcreating prejudice
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
bullya blustering, browbeating person
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
charlatanquack