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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WordMeaning
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
tinta usually slight or pale coloration : hue
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
legenda story coming down from the past
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites