GRE Word List

ATROCITY

a shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation

The meaning of the word atrocity is a shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation.

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WordMeaning
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
culpritone accused of or charged with a crime
spryable to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
lachrymosegiven to tears or weeping : tearful
odoroushaving an odor: such as
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it