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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meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
dissentto withhold assent or approval
dissipateto break up and drive off
residualremainder
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
quailany of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as