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
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
fugitiverunning away or intending flight
swarma great number of honeybees emigrating together from a hive in company with a queen to start a new colony elsewhere
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant
caldrona large kettle or boiler