GRE Word List
ABORTIVE
prematurely born
The meaning of the word abortive is prematurely born.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| raucous | disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse |
| cliche | a trite phrase or expression |
| savor | the taste or smell of something |
| derivative | a word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation |
| cupidity | inordinate desire for wealth : avarice |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| variegate | to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple |
| trajectory | the curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space |
| beleaguer | besiege |
| procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |