GRE Word List

DETACHED

standing by itself : separate

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

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WordMeaning
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
igniteto set afire
dissimulateto hide under a false appearance
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
knacka special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
quoruma select group