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
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
rescindto take away : remove
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
halfheartedlacking heart, spirit, or interest
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist
vaporizeto convert (as by the application of heat or by spraying) into vapor
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner