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 |
|---|---|
| nomadic | of, relating to, or characteristic of nomads |
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| resolve | to deal with successfully : clear up |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| assimilate | to take into the mind and thoroughly understand |
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| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |
| exemplary | deserving imitation : commendable |