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
kenthe range of perception, understanding, or knowledge
diversediffering from one another : unlike
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
incandescentwhite, glowing, or luminous with intense heat
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort