GRE Word List

CONGENITAL

existing at or dating from birth

The meaning of the word congenital is existing at or dating from birth.

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WordMeaning
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
conceptionthe process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
bouillona clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment