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
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
gleama transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
minusculevery small
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
mustyimpaired by damp or mildew : moldy
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
missilecapable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object
acclaimapplaud