GRE Word List
SINISTER
singularly evil or productive of evil
The meaning of the word sinister is singularly evil or productive of evil.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| garish | clothed in vivid colors |
| amalgam | a mixture of different elements |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| fatalism | a doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them |
| petulant | insolent or rude in speech or behavior |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |
| heyday | the period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity |
| urge | to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly |
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
| cession | a yielding to another : concession |