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
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid