GRE Word List

PERVERSE

turned away from what is right or good : corrupt

The meaning of the word perverse is turned away from what is right or good : corrupt.

Random words

WordMeaning
lucremonetary gain : profit
headlongheadfirst
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
ordainto invest (see invest
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
servileof or befitting a menial position
prepossessingcreating prejudice
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as