GRE Word List
CONGENITAL
existing at or dating from birth
The meaning of the word congenital is existing at or dating from birth.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| decadence | the process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent |
| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |
| gingerly | very cautious or careful |
| hallucination | a sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine) |
| delusive | likely to delude |
| mercantile | of or relating to merchants or trading |
| ensue | to strive to attain : pursue |
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |