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
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
definitiveserving to provide a final solution or to end a situation
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully