GRE Word List

DETACHED

standing by itself : separate

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

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WordMeaning
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
mustyimpaired by damp or mildew : moldy
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
holstera leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle
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sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
repulseto drive or beat back : repel