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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WordMeaning
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
extrudeto force, press, or push out
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
apostateone who commits apostasy
prowessdistinguished bravery