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 |
|---|---|
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| lottery | a drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| percussion | the act of percussing: such as |
| ulcer | a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| peddle | to travel about with wares for sale |