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
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal