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
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
entourageone's attendants or associates
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
snivelto run at the nose
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently