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
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
reckoncount
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
parleyto speak with another : confer
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women