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
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
mendicantbeggar
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
rigto fit out with rigging
altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis