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 |
|---|---|
| jeopardize | to expose to danger or risk : imperil |
| opulence | wealth |
| stockade | a line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense |
| dogged | marked by stubborn determination |
| divulge | to make known (something, such as a confidence or secret) |
| humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |
| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| venial | of a kind that can be remitted : forgivable |
| compunction | anxiety arising from awareness of guilt |