GRE Word List

PREPOSSESSING

creating prejudice

The meaning of the word prepossessing is creating prejudice.

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WordMeaning
vitalof the utmost importance
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
hermitagethe habitation of a hermit
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
therapeuticof or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted