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 |
|---|---|
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |
| innuendo | an oblique allusion : hint |
| ventilate | to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing |
| feign | to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression |
| legend | a story coming down from the past |
| fiasco | a complete failure |
| humane | marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals |
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |
| cull | to select from a group : choose |
| indolent | averse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy |