GRE Word List
HEINOUS
hatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
The meaning of the word heinous is hatefully or shockingly evil : abominable.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| verity | the quality or state of being true or real |
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| appurtenances | accessory objects |
| prevalent | generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread |
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| pusillanimous | lacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity |
| genuflect | to bend the knee |
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