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
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
solublesusceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water
blackballto vote against
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
piedof two or more colors in blotches
buffeta blow especially with the hand
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
cessiona yielding to another : concession