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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| calumny | a misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation |
| abscission | the act or process of cutting off : removal |
| estranged | having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship |
| resilient | characterized or marked by resilience: such as |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| mealymouthed | not plain and straightforward : devious |
| staccato | cut short or apart in performing : disconnected |
| analgesic | an agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia |
| germinate | to cause to sprout or develop |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |