GRE Word List

DETACHED

standing by itself : separate

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

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tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
tantamountequivalent in value, significance, or effect
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral
postulatedemand
beguilehoodwink
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ part of pure gold in an alloy
influxa coming in
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation