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
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
forgea furnace or a shop with its furnace where metal is heated and wrought : smithy
ferventvery hot : glowing
obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
distendextend
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
mausoleuma large tomb
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct