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
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
jocundmarked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
bestowto put to use : apply
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate
badinageplayful repartee : banter