GRE Word List
ABORTIVE
prematurely born
The meaning of the word abortive is prematurely born.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| esoteric | designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone |
| wrench | to move with a violent twist |
| thrifty | given to or marked by economy and good management |
| unimpeachable | not impeachable: such as |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| exploit | deed |
| specious | having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic |
| sinecure | an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income |
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
| scuttle | a shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce) |