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
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
flotsamfloating wreckage of a ship or its cargo
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
brawnthe flesh of a boar
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry