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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WordMeaning
synopticaffording a general view of a whole
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
depictto represent by or as if by a picture
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
rationalean explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink