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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rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
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hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
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