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.

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WordMeaning
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals