GRE Word List

DETACHED

standing by itself : separate

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

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WordMeaning
empathythe action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
vixena female fox
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning