GRE Word List
PERVERSION
corruption; turning from right to wrong
The meaning of the word perversion is corruption; turning from right to wrong.
Random words
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equine | resembling a horse; Ex. equine face |
evoke | call forth (memory or feeling); Ex. That old film evoked memories of my childhood; N. evocation |
optimum | most favorable; optimal; N: most favorable condition |
retain | keep; maintain possession of; employ (esp. a lawyer or advisor); N. retainer: servant; fee paid to retain an advisor |
entity | real being |
myopic | nearsighted; lacking foresight; N. myopia |
pith | core or marrow; spongelike substance in the center of stems; essence; substance |
finite | limited |
prompt | cause; urge; provoke; provide a cue (for an actor); ADJ: done without delay; done at the right time; punctual; on time; N: reminder or cue |
mat | not shiny; matte; having a dull finish; N: flat piece of material used as a floor covering; V. |