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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| Word | Meaning |
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| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
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| withhold | to hold back from action : check |
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| cringe | to recoil in distaste |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| blare | to sound loud and strident |
| bombardment | a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |