GRE Word List
ULTERIOR
intentionally hidden; beyond what is evident; situated beyond; unstated and often questionable; Ex. ulterior motive
The meaning of the word ulterior is intentionally hidden; beyond what is evident; situated beyond; unstated and often questionable; Ex. ulterior motive.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| engulf | surround and swallow up |
| whelp | young animal (esp. of the dog or cat family); young wolf, dog, tiger, etc. |
| travesty | copy or example of something that completely misrepresents the true nature of the real thing; comical parody or imitation; treatment aimed at making something appear ridiculous; Ex. travesty of justice; OP. paragon |
| digression | wandering away from the subject; V. digress |
| sordid | filthy; foul; base; vile; Ex. sordid bed/story |
| implement | put into effect; enforce; carry out; supply with tools; Ex. implement the plan/suggestion; N: tool or instrument |
| rudimentary | elementary; not developed; crude; N. rudiment: fundamental element or principle; Ex. rudiments of the language |
| eerie | weird; causing fear because strange |
| prank | mischievous trick |
| primal | first in rank or importance; being first in time; original; Ex. man's primal innocence |
