GRE Word List

OPPROBRIUM

something that brings disgrace

The meaning of the word opprobrium is something that brings disgrace.

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WordMeaning
mendicantbeggar
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embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
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hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
frivolousof little weight or importance
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
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