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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WordMeaning
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
drabslattern
omnipotentalmighty
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
piquantengagingly provocative
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due