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.

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WordMeaning
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
careera profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling
wreakbring about
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
velocityquickness of motion : speed
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing