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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relapsethe act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
maverickan unbranded range animal
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild