GRE Word List
DETACHED
standing by itself : separate
The meaning of the word detached is standing by itself : separate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| shard | a piece or fragment of a brittle substance |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| expertise | the skill of an expert |
| dyslexia | a variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing |
| wax | a substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax |
| woe | a condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief |
| flick | a light sharp jerky stroke or movement |
| hap | happening |
| pudding | blood sausage |
| madrigal | a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form |