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
sledgesledgehammer
solublesusceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
disheveledmarked by disorder or disarray
freebooterpirate
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct