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
epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
dintforce
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consanguineousof the same blood or origin
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cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
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