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
chaffingthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
influxa coming in
lasciviousfilled with or showing sexual desire : lewd
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
spawnto deposit or fertilize spawn
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
abortiveprematurely born