GRE Word List
ULTERIOR
going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
The meaning of the word ulterior is going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| skimp | skimpy |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| acerbity | the quality of being acerbic |
| stumble | to fall into sin or waywardness |
| frantic | emotionally out of control |
| recondite | difficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep |
| conventional | formed by agreement or compact |
| halfhearted | lacking heart, spirit, or interest |
| squeamish | easily nauseated : queasy |