GRE Word List

PREPOSSESSING

creating prejudice

The meaning of the word prepossessing is creating prejudice.

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WordMeaning
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
gibberishunintelligible or meaningless language:
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
phariseea member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck