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
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
bolta lightning stroke
migrantone that migrates: such as
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight