GRE Word List
ABORTIVE
prematurely born
The meaning of the word abortive is prematurely born.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pathos | an element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion |
| institutionalize | to make into an institution : give character of an institution to |
| dissipate | to break up and drive off |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| genealogy | an account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms |
| commemorative | intended as a commemoration |
| clique | a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons |
| patina | a usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color |
| fructify | to bear fruit |
| irreproachable | not reproachable : blameless |