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
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
peccadilloa slight offense
jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively
bacchanalorgy
disarraya lack of order or sequence : confusion
nonsensewords or language having no meaning or conveying no intelligible ideas
lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue