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.

Random words

WordMeaning
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
languiddrooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
braidto make from braids
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome