GRE Word List

DETACHED

standing by itself : separate

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

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WordMeaning
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route
colandera perforated utensil for washing or draining food
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
retortto pay or hurl back : return
ardoran often restless or transitory warmth of feeling
bewareto be on one's guard
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
foregoto go before : precede
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity