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
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
douseto plunge into water
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful