GRE Word List

DETACHED

standing by itself : separate

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

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WordMeaning
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
germa small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
coga tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear
appeasepacify
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated