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 |
|---|---|
| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |
| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
| diabolical | of, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish |
| arboretum | a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes |
| tinge | a slight staining or suffusing shade or color |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| invalidate | to make invalid |
| mollycoddle | to treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention |
| forward | near, being at, or belonging to the forepart |