GRE Word List
OPPROBRIUM
something that brings disgrace
The meaning of the word opprobrium is something that brings disgrace.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| prerogative | an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as |
| conglomerate | made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds |
| monarchy | undivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
| throb | to pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity |
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
| dormer | a window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof |
| sluice | an artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow |