GRE Word List

ADJUNCT

something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it

The meaning of the word adjunct is something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it.

Random words

WordMeaning
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
pedagogythe art, science, or profession of teaching
dulltedious
rationa food allowance for one day
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
aboriginalbeing the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense