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
gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold
apocalypticof, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
deploreto feel or express grief for
bacchanaliaa Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
beseechto beg for urgently or anxiously