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.

Random words

WordMeaning
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
partialitythe quality or state of being partial : bias
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy