For all who are preparing for GRE, here are 5 words for today,
- aboriginal: adj, n. being the first of its kind in a region; primitive; native (aborigine, n)
- Her studies of the primitive art forms of the aboriginal Indians were widely reported in the scientific journals.
- adulation n. flattery; admiration. (adulate, v)
- The rock star thrived on the adulation of his groupies and yes -men.
- amenities n. convenient features; courtesies.
- In addition to the customary amenities for the business traveler- fax machines, modems, a health club- the hotel offers the services of a butler(head of the servant) versed in the social amenities.
- apothegm n. pithy, compact saying. (pithy-precisely meaningful, forceful and brief)
- Proverbs are apothegms that have become familiar sayings.
- astral adj. relating to the stars.
- She was amazed at the number of astral bodies the new telescope revealed.
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