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
precipitousprecipitate
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
communetalk over
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
purgeto clear of guilt
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
incrustationa crust or hard coating
rostruman ancient Roman platform for public orators
egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action