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
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
battaliona considerable body of troops organized to act together : army
blueslow spirits : melancholy
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
outragean act of violence or brutality
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
sonicutilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves