GRE Word List

HEINOUS

hatefully or shockingly evil : abominable

The meaning of the word heinous is hatefully or shockingly evil : abominable.

Random words

WordMeaning
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
warrantedsanction
neophytea new convert : proselyte
matrimonythe state of being married : marriage
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison