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
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
senilitythe quality or state of being senile : the physical and mental decline associated with old age
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
evoketo call forth or up: such as
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right