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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parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
gustoan individual or special taste
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
plebeiana member of the Roman plebs
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
stellarof or relating to the stars : astral
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives