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
depredationto lay waste : plunder
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
retortto pay or hurl back : return
fallowof a light yellowish-brown color
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
historichistorical
conteststrive
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally