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
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship
haggleto cut roughly or clumsily : hack
saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic