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
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
reparteea quick and witty reply
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
mutabilityprone to change : inconstant
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge