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 |
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| fusillade | a number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession |
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| rally | to muster for a common purpose |
| oatmeal | meal made from oats |
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