GRE Word List
ABORTIVE
prematurely born
The meaning of the word abortive is prematurely born.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| laggard | lagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind |
| transparent | having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid |
| apprehensive | viewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| nautical | of, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships |
| advert | to turn the mind or attention |
| rebuff | to reject or criticize sharply : snub |
| hive | a container for housing honeybees |
| impudence | the quality or state of being impudent |
| retaliate | to return like for like |