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
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
pediatriciana specialist in pediatrics
cuethe letter q
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
contagiona contagious disease
crossa structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution