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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nectar | the drink of the Greek and Roman gods |
| germane | being at once relevant and appropriate : fitting |
| contention | a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument |
| indentation | the blank space produced by indenting : indention |
| impassive | giving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless |
| preternatural | existing outside of nature |
| vie | to strive for superiority : contend |
| proscribe | to publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| rancor | bitter deep-seated ill will |