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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |
| accessory | an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else |
| vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |
| vitriolic | bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism |
| acclivity | an ascending slope (as of a hill) |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| sober | not intoxicated |
| perforate | to make a hole through |
| impuissance | weakness |
| mores | the fixed morally binding customs of a particular group |