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 |
|---|---|
| glower | to look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger |
| palliate | to reduce the violence of (a disease) |
| pose | to set forth or offer for attention or consideration |
| glamor | an exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness |
| entourage | one's attendants or associates |
| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| denomination | an act of denominating |
| prurient | marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire |
| aristocracy | government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class |
| tyranny | oppressive power |