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 |
|---|---|
| extol | to praise highly : glorify |
| junta | a council or committee for political or governmental purposes |
| demolition | the act of demolishing |
| cant | the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments |
| rudimentary | consisting in first principles : fundamental |
| die | to pass from physical life : expire |
| witless | destitute of wit or understanding : foolish |
| psychosomatic | of, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body |
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| catholic | roman catholic |