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
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
skimpskimpy
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
stumbleto fall into sin or waywardness
franticemotionally out of control
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
halfheartedlacking heart, spirit, or interest
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy