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
construeto analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth
overturnto cause to turn over : upset
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler