GRE Word List

MISANTHROPE

a person who hates or distrusts humankind

The meaning of the word misanthrope is a person who hates or distrusts humankind.

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WordMeaning
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
sophistphilosopher
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease