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.

Random words

WordMeaning
takeoffa rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
expiateto make amends for
speechlessunable to speak : dumb
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
wastrelvagabond