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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| petulant | insolent or rude in speech or behavior |
| absolute | free from imperfection : perfect |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| clientele | a body of clients |
| waylay | to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush |
| carafe | a bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine |
| confidant | one to whom secrets are entrusted |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| gaunt | excessively thin and angular |
| adulation | extreme or excessive admiration or flattery |