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 |
|---|---|
| lackadaisical | lacking life, spirit, or zest : languid |
| diabolical | of, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish |
| cantata | a composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment |
| eschew | to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun |
| sophisticated | deprived of native or original simplicity: such as |
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |
| elated | marked by high spirits : exultant |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| gape | to open the mouth wide |
| attest | to affirm to be true or genuine |