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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WordMeaning
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
congenialpleasant
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
psychiatrista medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychiatry
immobilitynot moving : motionless