GRE Word List

DISJOINTED

being thrown out of orderly function

The meaning of the word disjointed is being thrown out of orderly function.

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WordMeaning
debuta first appearance
striatedmarked with striations or striae
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
disinterto take out of the grave or tomb
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
bolstera long pillow or cushion
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur