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

WordMeaning
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
mishapan unfortunate accident
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
lexicographeran author or editor of a dictionary
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
imbibedrink
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end