GRE Word List

OPPROBRIUM

something that brings disgrace

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

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WordMeaning
bizarrestrikingly out of the ordinary: such as
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
florescencea state or period of flourishing
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
politypolitical organization
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
frigidintensely cold
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals