GRE Word List

DETACHED

standing by itself : separate

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

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WordMeaning
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
countenancelook
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
fanaticismfanatic outlook or behavior
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
corollarya proposition (see proposition
pedagogythe art, science, or profession of teaching
amphibianan amphibious organism