GRE Word List
PREPOSSESSING
creating prejudice
The meaning of the word prepossessing is creating prejudice.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| sate | satisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| elucidate | to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis |
| levity | excessive or unseemly frivolity |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| fastidious | showing or demanding excessive delicacy or care |
| stereotype | to make a stereotype from |
| lethal | of, relating to, or causing death |
| tenant | one who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another |