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
influxa coming in
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
abstrusedifficult to comprehend : recondite