GRE Word List

REACTIONARY

relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction

The meaning of the word reactionary is relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction.

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WordMeaning
retortto pay or hurl back : return
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
scrapfragments of discarded or leftover food
relishcharacteristic flavor
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
dementedmad
therapeuticof or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative