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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pedant | one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge |
| unwieldy | not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome |
| libretto | the text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater |
| categorical | absolute |
| emblazon | to inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices |
| replete | fully or abundantly provided or filled |
| apprehensive | viewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future |
| coda | a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |
| tickle | to touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements |