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 |
|---|---|
| metropolis | the chief or capital city of a country, state, or region |
| niggle | trifle |
| misconstrue | to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret |
| cataract | a clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light |
| embargo | an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports |
| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |
| severity | the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh |
| dyspeptic | indigestion |
| deviate | to stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic |
| intangible | not tangible : impalpable |