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
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
quadrupedan animal having four feet
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
whima capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks