GRE Word List

ACADEMIC

of, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning

The meaning of the word academic is of, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning.

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WordMeaning
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
paramountsuperior to all others : supreme
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
malcontenta discontented person:
loftan upper room or floor : attic
pendulouspoised without visible support
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive