GRE Word List

SUBVERSIVE

the act of subverting : the state of being subverted

The meaning of the word subversive is the act of subverting : the state of being subverted.

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WordMeaning
insurrectionan act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
witherto become dry and sapless
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
encircleto form a circle around : surround
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
loga usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent