GRE Word List
DETACHED
standing by itself : separate
The meaning of the word detached is standing by itself : separate.
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| hypothetical | involving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural |
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| pugnacity | having a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent |
| frolic | full of fun : merry |
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| courier | messenger |
| deface | to mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
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