GRE Word List

ADJACENT

not distant : nearby

The meaning of the word adjacent is not distant : nearby.

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WordMeaning
rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
incensematerial used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
oratorone who delivers an oration