Misanthrope
hardMIS-un-throhp
noun
Definition
A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society
Examples
“The misanthrope lived alone, shunning all human contact.”
“Years of disappointment turned him into a misanthrope.”
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GRE Tip
Misanthrope is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "cynic" or "recluse" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "philanthropist".
Related GRE Words
gregarious
Fond of company; sociable
taciturn
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
reticent
Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
garrulous
Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
sanguine
Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation
diffident
Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence
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