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
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
vampirethe reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
seasoneda time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook