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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dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season
illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)