GRE Word List

DETACHED

standing by itself : separate

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

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WordMeaning
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
refraincurb
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
providencedivine guidance or care
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
raffleto engage in a raffle
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening