GRE Word List
NEFARIOUS
flagrantly wicked or impious : evil
The meaning of the word nefarious is flagrantly wicked or impious : evil.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| forbearance | a refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due |
| selective | of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select |
| sophisticated | deprived of native or original simplicity: such as |
| alacrity | promptness in response : cheerful readiness |
| pandemonium | a wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people) |
| apropos | being both relevant and opportune |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| gist | essence; main point; substance |
| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |