GRE Word List
PREPOSTEROUS
contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
The meaning of the word preposterous is contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd.
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oligarchy | government by the few |
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discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
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