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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| annihilate | to cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains |
| anthology | a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music |
| vagabond | a person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life |
| conflagration | fire |
| insubordination | disobedient to authority |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| beleaguer | besiege |
| stupefy | to make stupid, groggy, or insensible |
| machinations | an act of machinating |