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
salineconsisting of or containing salt
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
whorla drum-shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive that rotates the spindle
gorgea narrow passage through land