GRE Word List

ADJACENT

not distant : nearby

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

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WordMeaning
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
overweeningarrogant
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
beleaguerbesiege
clamornoisy shouting
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
soarto fly aloft or about
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop