GRE Word List
ABORTIVE
prematurely born
The meaning of the word abortive is prematurely born.
Random words
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|---|---|
| jaded | fatigued by overwork : exhausted |
| parchment | the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on |
| expertise | the skill of an expert |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
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| palliate | to reduce the violence of (a disease) |
| disband | to break up the organization of : dissolve |
| omnipotent | almighty |
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