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 |
|---|---|
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| curmudgeon | a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man |
| immolate | to kill or destroy especially by fire |
| delve | excavate |
| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
| totem | an object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry |
| clientele | a body of clients |
| nutritious | nourishing |
| robust | having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health |
| upright | perpendicular |