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
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
bolta lightning stroke
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
revelrynoisy partying or merrymaking
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
degeneratehaving declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company