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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|---|---|
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| solicitor | one that solicits |
| commandeer | to compel to perform military service |
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| deflect | to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction |
| buoyant | having buoyancy |
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| forego | to go before : precede |