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
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
provisionthe act or process of providing
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
colossusa statue of gigantic size and proportions