GRE Word List
PREPOSTEROUS
absurd; completely unreasonable; ridiculous
The meaning of the word preposterous is absurd; completely unreasonable; ridiculous.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| articulate | effective; distinct; expressing ideas clearly; having clear sounds; having joints; Ex. articulate speech; V: express thoughts and feeling clearly; pronounce clearly; unite by joints |
| clavicle | collarbone |
| embark | commence; go on board a boat; begin a journey |
| nonchalance | indifference; lack of concern; composure; ADJ. nonchalant: unconcerned; cool; indifferent; Ex. nonchalant attitude to his debts |
| underlying | lying below; fundamental |
| vacillate | waver (in opinion); fluctuate; sway to and fro; N. vacillation |
| brandish | wave around (a weapon); flourish |
| idyllic | charmingly carefree; simple and happy; Ex. idyllic scene |
| propensity | natural inclination |
| cower | shrink quivering as from fear; cringe |
