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
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
bestowto put to use : apply
pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
haggleto cut roughly or clumsily : hack
confideto have confidence : trust
pediatriciana specialist in pediatrics
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
billowingwave