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
blotchto mark or mar with blotches
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
sledgesledgehammer