GRE Word List

OBSESSIVE

tending to cause obsession

The meaning of the word obsessive is tending to cause obsession.

Random words

WordMeaning
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
impoverishto make poor
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
rentproperty (such as a house) rented or for rent
litheeasily bent or flexed