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
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
overweeningarrogant
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
predisposeto dispose in advance
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
rankrelative standing or position
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)