GRE Word List

DETACHED

standing by itself : separate

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

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acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
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enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
ignoblecharacterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness
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