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
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
predilectionan established preference for something
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
trajectorythe curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging