GRE Word List
DETACHED
standing by itself : separate
The meaning of the word detached is standing by itself : separate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deprecate | to express disapproval of |
| pristine | belonging to the earliest period or state : original |
| bearing | the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear |
| dissertation | an extended usually written treatment of a subject |
| besiege | to surround with armed forces |
| pinch | to squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument |
| panacea | a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all |
| panegyric | a eulogistic oration or writing |
| matriarch | a woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state |
| lag | one that lags or is last |