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
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
reprisea musical repetition:
acousticsa science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
meleea confused struggle
braidto make from braids
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water