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
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
moratoriuma legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt
constraintthe act of constraining
transcribeto make a written copy of
gibberishunintelligible or meaningless language:
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state