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
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
penchanta strong and continued inclination
meniala person doing menial work
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
franticemotionally out of control