GRE Word List
NEFARIOUS
very wicked
The meaning of the word nefarious is very wicked.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| executioner | person administering capital punishment |
| brand | trademark; mark burned on the hide of an animal; mark burned into the flesh of criminals; mark of disgrace; V: mark with a brand; give a lasting bad name; stigmatize; Ex. The press branded him a liar. |
| acerbity | bitterness of speech and temper; ADJ. acerbic: bitter; acrid (in taste, manner, or tone) |
| caste | one of the hereditary classes in Hindu society; social stratification; prestige |
| relish | enjoy; savor; N: enjoyment; zest |
| marrow | soft fatty tissue that fills most bone cavities and is the source of blood cells |
| stock | standard; kept regularly in stock or supply; typical; routine; common; Ex. stock sizes of paper; Ex. stock excuse/character; N: goods for sale in a shop; OP. unique |
| impervious | impenetrable; incapable of being damaged or distressed; incapable of being affected (in one's opinions); Ex. impervious to water/criticism |
| dominant | exercising the most influence; high and easily seen; stronger than the other part of a system; not recessive |
| reduce | diminish; bring to a weaker or more difficult condition; demote; lower in rank; separate into components by analysis; Ex. reduced to the ranks; Ex. reduce the house to rubble; N. reduction |
