GRE Word List
UNTOWARD
unexpected and adverse; unfortunate or unlucky; Ex. untoward encounter
The meaning of the word untoward is unexpected and adverse; unfortunate or unlucky; Ex. untoward encounter.
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scrutinize | examine closely and critically; N. scrutiny |
dissolution | disintegration; reduction to a liquid form; looseness in morals; sensual indulgence; debauchery; ADJ. dissolute: lacking in moral restraint; leading an immoral life |
pugnacity | combativeness; disposition to fight; ADJ. pugnacious: (of people) belligerent; combative in nature |
opalescent | iridescent; lustrous; like an opal; N. opalescence |
glare | shine intensely and blindingly; stare fixedly and angrily; N. |
inverse | opposite |
salacious | lascivious; lustful; Ex. salacious monk |
incipient | beginning; in an early stage |
nonplus | put at a loss; bring to a halt by confusion; perplex; CF. no more |
precis | abstract; concise summing up of main points; concise summary of a text |