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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hybridan offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
subsistencereal being : existence
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent