GRE Word List
ATAVISM
recurrence in an organism of a trait or character typical of an ancestral form and usually due to genetic recombination
The meaning of the word atavism is recurrence in an organism of a trait or character typical of an ancestral form and usually due to genetic recombination.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| manifestation | the act, process, or an instance of manifesting |
| bigotry | obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot |
| thrall | a state of servitude or submission |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| subtlety | the quality or state of being subtle |
| smother | to kill by depriving of air |
| abominate | to hate or loathe intensely : abhor |
| alias | otherwise called : otherwise known as |
| frenzied | feeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance |