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
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
bestowto put to use : apply
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
addlerotten
reciprocalinversely related : opposite
briskkeenly alert : lively
ecosystemthe complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects