GRE Word List
DETACHED
standing by itself : separate
The meaning of the word detached is standing by itself : separate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| frolicsome | full of gaiety : playful |
| prime | the second of the canonical hours |
| reprieve | to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner) |
| flay | to strip off the skin or surface of : skin |
| vigor | active bodily or mental strength or force |
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
| fundamental | serving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| sham | a trick that deludes : hoax |
| bloated | overfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc. |