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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sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
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atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
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advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
maculatedmarked with spots : blotched