exotic
/ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/
Group 15Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country; strikingly unusual GRE
Example in Context
The restaurant's menu featured exotic ingredients sourced from six continents, each prepared according to traditional methods.
Synonyms
unusualforeignrare
Etymology
Referring to something from a distant or unfamiliar land.
- exotikos (Greek) — foreign
Memory Aid
🦜Sounds like “exotic parrot”
An EXOTIC PARROT wearing a Hawaiian shirt, squawking about its wild vacations in far-off lands!
Visual Association
🌴A vibrant tropical island filled with unusual plants and animals that seem out of this world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “exotic” mean on the GRE?
exotic (adjective) means “Originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country; strikingly unusual”. The restaurant's menu featured exotic ingredients sourced from six continents, each prepared according to traditional methods.
How to remember “exotic” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “exotic” sounds like “exotic parrot”. An EXOTIC PARROT wearing a Hawaiian shirt, squawking about its wild vacations in far-off lands!
What are synonyms for “exotic”?
Common synonyms: unusual, foreign, rare.