GRE Word List

PESSIMISM

an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome

The meaning of the word pessimism is an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome.

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promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
invoketo petition for help or support
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
providentfrugal
stocka store or supply accumulated or available
acuitykeenness of perception
healthyenjoying good health
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency