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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WordMeaning
vicariousexperienced or realized through imaginative or sympathetic participation in the experience of another
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
gistessence; main point; substance
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
penetrateto pass into or through
conscientiousmeticulous
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down