GRE Word List
INSIDIOUS
having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
The meaning of the word insidious is having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
| manifest | readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight |
| murky | characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke |
| earthy | of, relating to, or consisting of earth |
| abnegation | denial |
| hoodwink | to deceive by false appearance : dupe |
| mercenary | one that serves merely for wages |
| incandescent | white, glowing, or luminous with intense heat |
| episodic | made up of separate especially loosely connected episodes |