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
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
sanctiona formal decree
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
salubriousfavorable to or promoting health or well-being
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste