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
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
glamoran exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness
entourageone's attendants or associates
virusany 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
denominationan act of denominating
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
tyrannyoppressive power