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 |
|---|---|
| dwindle | to become steadily less : shrink |
| progenitor | an ancestor in the direct line : forefather |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| consonance | harmony or agreement among components |
| carping | marked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism |
| impart | to give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store |
| fickle | marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness |
| chivalrous | valiant |
| headfirst | with the head foremost |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |