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
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
harassexhaust
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
entrancepower or permission to enter : admission
litanya prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation
retortto pay or hurl back : return