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 |
|---|---|
| arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |
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| ramp | a sloping way or plane: such as |
| blasphemy | the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God |
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| formidable | causing fear, dread, or apprehension |
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