GRE Word List

EXOTIC

introduced from another country : not native to the place where found

The meaning of the word exotic is introduced from another country : not native to the place where found.

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supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
virusany of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants
matrimonythe state of being married : marriage
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
interregnumthe time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
quirkan abrupt twist or curve
intolerantunable or unwilling to endure
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end