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 |
|---|---|
| nocturnal | of, relating to, or occurring in the night |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| contiguous | being in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point |
| fanaticism | fanatic outlook or behavior |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| eulogistic | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| sate | satisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| trifle | something of little value, substance, or importance |
| carrion | dead and putrefying flesh |