GRE Word List
DETACHED
standing by itself : separate
The meaning of the word detached is standing by itself : separate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| concession | the act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat) |
| countenance | look |
| talisman | an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune |
| fanaticism | fanatic outlook or behavior |
| abhor | to regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe |
| exquisite | marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution |
| corollary | a proposition (see proposition |
| pedagogy | the art, science, or profession of teaching |
| amphibian | an amphibious organism |