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
flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince
queuea braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
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malcontenta discontented person:
schemea plan or program of action
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
antipathya strong feeling of dislike