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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pilfer | steal |
| tensile | capable of tension : ductile |
| inasmuch_as | since; owing to the fact that |
| incandescent | white, glowing, or luminous with intense heat |
| dissident | disagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief |
| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |
| indite | make up |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| nonchalance | the quality or state of being nonchalant |