GRE Word List

ADJACENT

not distant : nearby

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

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WordMeaning
medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
apprehendarrest
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
charlatanquack
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
imponderablenot ponderable : incapable of being weighed or evaluated with exactness