GRE Word List
ABORTIVE
prematurely born
The meaning of the word abortive is prematurely born.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |
| untoward | difficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly |
| distill | to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate |
| chaffing | the seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| referendum | the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative |
| petulant | insolent or rude in speech or behavior |
| ogle | to glance with amorous invitation or challenge |
| menagerie | a place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition |
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |