GRE Word List
ODIOUS
arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
The meaning of the word odious is arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful.
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| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
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| acclivity | an ascending slope (as of a hill) |
| ramble | to move aimlessly from place to place |
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