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
garishclothed in vivid colors
amalgama mixture of different elements
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
fatalisma doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
heydaythe period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
cessiona yielding to another : concession