GRE Word List
ABORTIVE
prematurely born
The meaning of the word abortive is prematurely born.
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|---|---|
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
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| diadem | crown |
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| steep | lofty |
| amplify | to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis |
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