GRE Word List

DETACHED

standing by itself : separate

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

Random words

WordMeaning
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
matrimonythe state of being married : marriage
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
sowan adult female swine
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
denotationan act or process of denoting
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
conveneto come together in a body
canarda false or unfounded report or story
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby