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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appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
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waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
frolicfull of fun : merry
environencircle