GRE Word List

ABUT

to border on : to touch along an edge

The meaning of the word abut is to border on : to touch along an edge.

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WordMeaning
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
demolitionthe act of demolishing
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
adamantunshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter