GRE Word List
ABORTIVE
prematurely born
The meaning of the word abortive is prematurely born.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| compilation | the act or process of compiling |
| fervent | very hot : glowing |
| fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
| crinkle | to form many short bends or ripples |
| chronicle | a historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'état |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| tautological | involving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant |