GRE Word List

ABSTRACT

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The meaning of the word abstract is disassociated from any specific instance.

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WordMeaning
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
oatmealmeal made from oats
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
whelpany of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it