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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| cornucopia | a curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance |
| ruminant | an animal that chews the cud |
| dyslexia | a variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing |
| kudos | praise given for achievement |
| pseudonym | a fictitious name |
| smirk | to smile in a smug or condescending way |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| incommodious | not commodious : inconvenient |