GRE Word List

PARTIAL

of or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total

The meaning of the word partial is of or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total.

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WordMeaning
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
argotthe language used by a particular type or group of people : an often more or less secret vocabulary and idiom peculiar to a particular group
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia