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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WordMeaning
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
consortassociate
cessiona yielding to another : concession
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
microcosma little world
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
nonentitysomething that does not exist or exists only in the imagination
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms