GRE Word List
DETACHED
standing by itself : separate
The meaning of the word detached is standing by itself : separate.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prod | to thrust a pointed instrument into : prick |
| lascivious | filled with or showing sexual desire : lewd |
| balk | to refuse abruptly |
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| nebulous | of, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular |
| notch | a V-shaped indentation |
| eloquence | discourse marked by force and persuasiveness |
| hive | a container for housing honeybees |
| apiary | a place where bees are kept |