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.

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WordMeaning
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
understateto represent as less than is the case
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
machinationsan act of machinating
sirenany of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing