GRE Word List

PREPOSSESSING

creating prejudice

The meaning of the word prepossessing is creating prejudice.

Random words

WordMeaning
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
neophytea new convert : proselyte
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
hummocka rounded knoll or hillock
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
masticateto grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop