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 |
|---|---|
| fetish | an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner |
| voluble | easily rolling or turning : rotating |
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |
| malevolent | having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred |
| curmudgeon | a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man |
| nemesis | the Greek goddess of retributive justice |
| notable | worthy of note : remarkable |
| frantic | emotionally out of control |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |