GRE Word List

EGREGIOUS

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The meaning of the word egregious is conspicuous.

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licensepermission to act
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purportedreputed
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taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
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cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment