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
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
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rabidextremely violent : furious
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
irreverencelack of reverence
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