GRE Word List
SINISTER
evil; ominous
The meaning of the word sinister is evil; ominous.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| recluse | hermit; loner; ADJ. reclusive |
| sheer | pure; thin and transparent; very steep |
| purse | pucker; contract (lips) into wrinkles; N: wallet |
| dapper | neat and trim (in appearance); (of small men) neat in appearance and quick in movements; neat; spry |
| immobility | state of being immovable |
| padre | chaplain (in the armed forces) |
| enunciate | announce; proclaim; utter or speak, especially distinctly; pronounce clearly; articulate; Ex. This theory was first enunciated by him. |
| embezzlement | taking for one's own use in violation of trust; stealing (of money placed in one's care) |
| leave-taking | farewell or departure |
| navigable | (of a body of water) wide and deep enough to allow ships to pass through; (of a ship or aircraft) able to be steered |
