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
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
besiegeto surround with armed forces
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
valedictoryof or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected