GRE Word List

LATITUDE

angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as

The meaning of the word latitude is angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as.

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WordMeaning
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
requiteto make return for : repay
isotopeany of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
overwhelmupset
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
askewout of line : at an angle
loga usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental