GRE Word List

ABYSS

an immeasurably deep gulf or great space

The meaning of the word abyss is an immeasurably deep gulf or great space.

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bohemiana native or inhabitant of Bohemia
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aperturean opening or open space : hole
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
requiema mass for the dead
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ruddyhaving a healthy reddish color
arbitera person with power to decide a dispute : judge
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous