GRE Word List
ABORTIVE
prematurely born
The meaning of the word abortive is prematurely born.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| pallet | a straw-filled tick or mattress |
| felicitous | very well suited or expressed : apt |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| mongrel | an individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed |
| forestall | to exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures |
| dislodge | to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage |
| celibate | of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: |
| component | a constituent part : ingredient |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |