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
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence