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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vacillate | to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses |
| retain | to keep in possession or use |
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
| gobble | to swallow or eat greedily |
| evanescent | tending to vanish like vapor |
| roster | a roll or list of personnel |
| diversion | the act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation |
| slacken | to make less active : slow up |
| executive | of or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs |
| pusillanimous | lacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity |