GRE Word List

ANATHEMA

someone or something intensely disliked or loathed

The meaning of the word anathema is someone or something intensely disliked or loathed.

Random words

WordMeaning
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
expoundto set forth : state
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
ulcera break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
diademcrown
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar