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 |
|---|---|
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| opalescent | reflecting an iridescent light |
| disapprobation | the act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation |
| contrived | having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial |
| foreboding | the act of one who forebodes |
| redundant | exceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous |
| quadruped | an animal having four feet |
| lien | a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law |
| whim | a capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy |
| teetotalism | the principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks |