GRE Word List
PREPOSSESSING
creating prejudice
The meaning of the word prepossessing is creating prejudice.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stint | a period of time spent at a particular activity |
| exuberance | the quality or state of being exuberant |
| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |
| obsolete | no longer in use or no longer useful |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| sever | to put or keep apart : divide |
| auspicious | showing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious |
| cherubic | an order of angels see celestial hierarchy |
| makeshift | a usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute |
| foppish | foolish |