GRE Word List

MACHIAVELLIAN

of or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism

The meaning of the word machiavellian is of or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism.

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wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
bewitchto influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
succulentfull of juice : juicy
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical