GRE Word List

PARADIGM

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The meaning of the word paradigm is example.

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WordMeaning
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
motleyvariegated in color
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking
siftto put through a sieve
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)