GRE Word List
ODIUM
the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
The meaning of the word odium is the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sacrosanct | most sacred or holy : inviolable |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| forswear | to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath |
| intolerant | unable or unwilling to endure |
| mire | wet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh) |
| polemic | an aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another |
| invalidate | to make invalid |
| invincible | incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued |
| motley | variegated in color |
| caliber | degree of mental capacity or moral quality |