GRE Word List
SINISTER
evil; ominous
The meaning of the word sinister is evil; ominous.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| discordant | not harmonious; conflicting |
| glitter | shine brightly with flashing points of light; Ex. glittering diamond ring; N: sparkling light; attractiveness; glamor; Ex. glitter of the sun on the waves |
| juggernaut | irresistible crushing force; overwhelming advancing force that crushes everything in its path |
| fumble | move the fingers and hands awkwardly (in search of something); mishandle or drop a ball that is in play; bungle; botch; spoil by mishandling; N. |
| analogy | similarity; parallelism; comparing two similar things |
| impotent | weak; ineffective; lacking in physical strength or power |
| sledge | large sled drawn by work animals |
| manipulate | operate with one's hands; control or play upon (people, forces, etc.) artfully; maneuver; Ex. how to manipulate publicity and men; ADJ. manipulative |
| gangrene | decay of body tissue caused by insufficient blood supply (usually following injury); ADJ. gangrenous |
| pathological | pertaining to disease; N. pathology: study of disease |