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
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
caldrona large kettle or boiler
detachedstanding by itself : separate
brevityshortness of duration
probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
seetheto suffer violent internal excitement