GRE Word List

DETACHED

standing by itself : separate

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

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WordMeaning
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
unseemlynot seemly: such as
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
septicof, relating to, or causing putrefaction
timbrethe quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as