GRE Word List

UNPREPOSSESSING

not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing

The meaning of the word unprepossessing is not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing.

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WordMeaning
adamantunshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
luminarya person of prominence or brilliant achievement
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass