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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| dismember | to cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of |
| transcendental | transcendent |
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