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
gargoylea spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building
combustiblecapable of combustion
charydiscreetly cautious: such as
postulatedemand
broachbrooch
depravitya corrupt act or practice
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
supersedeto cause to be set aside