GRE Word List

ADJACENT

not distant : nearby

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

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WordMeaning
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
chaffingthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
inroadan advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners