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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| purgatory | an intermediate state after death for expiatory purification |
| jettison | to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision |
| undertaker | one who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur |
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| nubile | of marriageable condition or age |
| tarnish | to dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil |
| bewitch | to influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft |
| pontifical | episcopal attire |
| offensive | making attack : aggressive |