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
resilientcharacterized or marked by resilience: such as
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
circuita usually circular line encompassing an area
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary