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
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
librettothe text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater
categoricalabsolute
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
repletefully or abundantly provided or filled
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements