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 |
|---|---|
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |
| repulsion | the action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |
| elaboration | planned or carried out with great care |
| noncommittal | giving no clear indication of attitude or feeling |
| audit | a formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation |
| sever | to put or keep apart : divide |
| imbroglio | an acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding |