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
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
retainto keep in possession or use
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
rostera roll or list of personnel
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
slackento make less active : slow up
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity