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 |
|---|---|
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| pathos | an element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion |
| touchy | marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation |
| nomenclature | name |
| transport | to transfer or convey from one place to another |
| dumbfound | to confound (see confound |
| commune | talk over |
| bait | to persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks |