GRE Word List

PREPOSSESSING

creating prejudice

The meaning of the word prepossessing is creating prejudice.

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WordMeaning
strewto spread by scattering
barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
rationalean explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character