GRE Word List
PERVERSION
the action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
The meaning of the word perversion is the action of perverting : the condition of being perverted.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| remission | the act or process of remitting |
| turncoat | one who switches to an opposing side or party |
| stygian | of or relating to the river Styx |
| commensurate | corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate |
| malevolent | having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| revoke | to annul by recalling or taking back : rescind |
| maritime | of, relating to, or bordering on the sea |