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
regicidea person who kills a king
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
derangedmentally unsound : crazy
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional