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
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
begetto procreate as the father : sire
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
brookcreek
alludeto make indirect reference