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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| retort | to pay or hurl back : return |
| pestle | a usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| scrap | fragments of discarded or leftover food |
| relish | characteristic flavor |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| forfeit | something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty |
| stanch | to check or stop the flowing of |
| demented | mad |
| therapeutic | of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative |