GRE Word List

DETACHED

standing by itself : separate

The meaning of the word detached is standing by itself : separate.

Random words

WordMeaning
impecunioushaving very little or no money usually habitually : penniless
daintysomething delicious to the taste
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
dissonancelack of agreement
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout
solublesusceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
promptto move to action : incite
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other