GRE Word List
SUBVERSIVE
tending to overthrow or ruin; V. subvert: overthrow completely (an established system); destroy completely; CF. undermine ?
The meaning of the word subversive is tending to overthrow or ruin; V. subvert: overthrow completely (an established system); destroy completely; CF. undermine ?.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| masochist | person who enjoys his own pain; CF. masochism |
| sensuous | giving pleasure to the senses; pertaining to the physical senses; operating through the senses; sensuous feeling of soft velvet on the skin |
| cynical | skeptical or distrustful of human motives; N. cynicism; CF. cynic: person who believes all people are motivated by selfishness |
| cordial | warmly friendly; gracious; heartfelt; Ex. cordial welcome |
| suborn | persuade to act unlawfully (especially to commit perjury); N. subornation |
| quarry | dig into (to get stone); N: mine; ä¼®Àå |
| affliction | state of distress; trial; cause of distress or suffering; V. afflict: inflict grievous suffering on |
| amplify | increase in size or effect; expand; broaden or clarify by expanding; intensify; make stronger; Ex. amplify one's remarks with a graph |
| gratuity | tip |
| imbue | saturate(soak thoroughly); fill; Ex. imbue someone with feelings |