GRE Word List

WRONGHEADED

stubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles

The meaning of the word wrongheaded is stubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles.

Random words

WordMeaning
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice