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.

Random words

WordMeaning
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
imponderablenot ponderable : incapable of being weighed or evaluated with exactness
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
bouta spell or period of activity: such as
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool