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
malodoroushaving a bad odor
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
dallyto act playfully
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
adamantunshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
divaprima donna