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.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
---|---|
cozen | to deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery |
vibrant | pulsating with life, vigor, or activity |
miscellaneous | consisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous |
arbitrate | to act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both |
parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
cliche | a trite phrase or expression |
vestige | a trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost |
affront | to insult especially to the face by behavior or language |
consonant | being in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord |
executive | of or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs |