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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amissin a mistaken way : wrongly
conscientiousmeticulous
demurto take exception : object
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
purgatoryan intermediate state after death for expiatory purification
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
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capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage