GRE Word List

ASININE

extremely or utterly foolish or silly

The meaning of the word asinine is extremely or utterly foolish or silly.

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WordMeaning
agendaa list or outline of things to be considered or done
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
exploitdeed
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)