GRE Word List

PARADOX

one (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases

The meaning of the word paradox is one (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases.

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dyslexiaa variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing
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requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
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residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
detonationthe action or process of detonating
striatedmarked with striations or striae
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
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