GRE Word List

DETACHED

standing by itself : separate

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

Random words

WordMeaning
impingeencroach
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
mottledmarked with spots of different colors : having blotches of two or more colors
stemthe main trunk of a plant
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence