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
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
potentateruler
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
figmentsomething made up or contrived
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
oligarchygovernment by the few