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 |
|---|---|
| pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
| reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |
| skirmish | a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements |
| dissuade | to advise (a person) against something |
| seethe | to suffer violent internal excitement |
| castrate | to deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes |
| jest | a joking or mocking remark |
| odyssey | a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune |
| disparity | a noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity |
| relegate | to send into exile : banish |