GRE Word List

PRISTINE

belonging to the earliest period or state : original

The meaning of the word pristine is belonging to the earliest period or state : original.

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WordMeaning
monographa learned treatise on a small area of learning
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
elusivetending to elude: such as
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
recriminationa retaliatory accusation
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
incorporealnot corporeal : having no material body or form
discretionindividual choice or judgment