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 |
|---|---|
| stealth | a cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection |
| shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |
| rooster | an adult male domestic chicken |
| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
| unique | being the only one : sole |
| repulse | to drive or beat back : repel |
| cower | to shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays |
| modulate | to tune to a key or pitch |
| vouch | to supply supporting evidence or testimony |
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |