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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WordMeaning
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance