GRE Word List
ENORMITY
an outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
The meaning of the word enormity is an outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| divest | to deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title |
| illuminate | to supply or brighten with light |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |
| leaven | a substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid |
| vainglorious | marked by vainglory : boastful |
| disgorge | to discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |