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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inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
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
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
undulatinghaving a wavy surface, edge, or markings
whorla drum-shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive that rotates the spindle