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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posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
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inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
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aquilinecurving like an eagle's beak
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle
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