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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lucre | monetary gain : profit |
| headlong | headfirst |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| apolitical | having no interest or involvement in political affairs |
| impotent | not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless |
| ordain | to invest (see invest |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| servile | of or befitting a menial position |
| prepossessing | creating prejudice |
| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |