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
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
caninea conical pointed tooth
poulticea soft usually heated and sometimes medicated mass spread on cloth and applied to sores or other lesions
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down