GRE Word List
ABORIGINAL
being the first of its kind in a region; primitive; native; indigenous; N. aborigine
The meaning of the word aboriginal is being the first of its kind in a region; primitive; native; indigenous; N. aborigine.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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laconic | brief and to the point; using few words; terse |
peruse | read through with care; N. perusal |
bliss | complete happiness; ADJ. blissful |
converge | approach; tend to meet; come together |
fulsome | disgustingly excessive; offensively flattering; Ex. fulsome praise/expressions of admire |
wane | decrease in size or strength (after being full); grow gradually to an end; Ex. The moon waxes and wanes every month; N. |
deign | condescend; stoop |
humdrum | dull; monotonous |
retribution | deserved punishment for wrongdoing; punishment for offenses; compensation; vengeance; CF. pay back |
throb | (of a heart or machine) beat rapidly or violently; N. Ex. hearthrob: heartbeat; sweetheart |