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
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perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
salaciousarousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination
comportto be fitting : accord
gastronomythe art or science of good eating
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waketo be or remain awake
ariaair