GRE Word List
SANGUINARY
bloodthirsty
The meaning of the word sanguinary is bloodthirsty.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| misadventure | misfortune |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| malfeasance | wrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official |
| hothead | a hotheaded person |
| audacious | intrepidly daring : adventurous |
| ventilate | to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing |
| disconsolate | cheerless |
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| deleterious | harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way |
| imposture | the act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name |