GRE Word List

PREPOSSESSING

creating prejudice

The meaning of the word prepossessing is creating prejudice.

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WordMeaning
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
nicetythe quality or state of being nice
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
hermitagethe habitation of a hermit
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm