GRE Word List

INVERSE

opposite in order, nature, or effect

The meaning of the word inverse is opposite in order, nature, or effect.

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WordMeaning
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
humdrummonotonous
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
gerontologythe comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults compare geriatrics
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home
alimonyan allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce
rigto fit out with rigging
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning