GRE Word List
MACHINATIONS
evil schemes or plots; schemes or plots to achieve an evil end; V. machinate
The meaning of the word machinations is evil schemes or plots; schemes or plots to achieve an evil end; V. machinate.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| gusty | windy |
| exemplify | show by example; furnish an example; serve as an example of; Ex. His pictures exemplify that sort of painting. |
| amenable | obedient; compliant; readily managed; responsive; willing to be led; answerable or accountable legally; responsible; able to be tested by; Ex. amenable to sensible suggestions; Ex. He is very amenable; Ex. amenable to the usual tests |
| static | having no motion; unchanging; lacking development; N. stasis: stable state |
| impetus | moving force; momentum; force of a moving body; incentive; stimulus; impulse |
| mentor | counselor; teacher |
| vital | full of life; animated; vibrant and lively; critical; of great importance; necessary to stay alive; of life; living; breathing; N. vitality; V. vitalize |
| decapitate | behead |
| wince | move back suddenly; shrink back; flinch; Ex. She winced as she touched the cold body. |
| penance | self-imposed punishment for sin; Ex. do penance for one's sins; CF. penitent |