GRE Word List

ABSTRACT

disassociated from any specific instance

The meaning of the word abstract is disassociated from any specific instance.

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WordMeaning
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism
understateto represent as less than is the case
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling