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
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
citadela fortress that commands (see command
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
balkto refuse abruptly
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet