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
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
addressto mark directions for delivery on
temporalof or relating to time as opposed to eternity