GRE Word List

POLAR

of or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it

The meaning of the word polar is of or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it.

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extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
aceticvinegary
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
implicationsomething implied: such as
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
reprimanda severe or formal reproof
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct