GRE Word List

SINISTER

singularly evil or productive of evil

The meaning of the word sinister is singularly evil or productive of evil.

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WordMeaning
ramificationbranch
citadela fortress that commands (see command
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
amityfriendship
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate