GRE Word List
DETACHED
standing by itself : separate
The meaning of the word detached is standing by itself : separate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |
| colander | a perforated utensil for washing or draining food |
| cant | the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments |
| retort | to pay or hurl back : return |
| ardor | an often restless or transitory warmth of feeling |
| beware | to be on one's guard |
| pithy | consisting of or abounding in pith |
| forego | to go before : precede |
| musky | having an odor of or resembling musk |
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |