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.

Random words

WordMeaning
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
striatedmarked with striations or striae
irrefutableimpossible to refute : incontrovertible
macerateto cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
chaplaina clergyman in charge of a chapel
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly