GRE Word List
PERFIDIOUS
of, relating to, or characterized by perfidy
The meaning of the word perfidious is of, relating to, or characterized by perfidy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| philanderer | a man who has sexual relations with many women |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| unwarranted | lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified |
| objective | expressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| dally | to act playfully |
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
| shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |