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
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
totterto move unsteadily : stagger
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
abateto decrease in force or intensity
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
disconsolatecheerless