GRE Word List
NEFARIOUS
flagrantly wicked or impious : evil
The meaning of the word nefarious is flagrantly wicked or impious : evil.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| slovenly | untidy especially in personal appearance |
| credulity | readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |
| ornate | marked by elaborate rhetoric (see rhetoric |
| rummage | to make a thorough search or investigation |
| lofty | elevated in character and spirit : noble |
| clap | to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise |
| forte | one's strong point |
| ashen | of, relating to, or made from ash wood |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| rank | relative standing or position |