GRE Word List
ABORIGINAL
being the first of its kind in a region; primitive; native; indigenous; N. aborigine
The meaning of the word aboriginal is being the first of its kind in a region; primitive; native; indigenous; N. aborigine.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| laconic | brief and to the point; using few words; terse |
| peruse | read through with care; N. perusal |
| bliss | complete happiness; ADJ. blissful |
| converge | approach; tend to meet; come together |
| fulsome | disgustingly excessive; offensively flattering; Ex. fulsome praise/expressions of admire |
| wane | decrease in size or strength (after being full); grow gradually to an end; Ex. The moon waxes and wanes every month; N. |
| deign | condescend; stoop |
| humdrum | dull; monotonous |
| retribution | deserved punishment for wrongdoing; punishment for offenses; compensation; vengeance; CF. pay back |
| throb | (of a heart or machine) beat rapidly or violently; N. Ex. hearthrob: heartbeat; sweetheart |
