GRE Word List

DETACHED

standing by itself : separate

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

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WordMeaning
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
overweeningarrogant
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited