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.

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WordMeaning
ensconceshelter
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
conceitfavorable opinion
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)