GRE Word List

OPPROBRIUM

something that brings disgrace

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

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climacticof, relating to, or constituting a climax
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
effluviuman invisible emanation
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
prosperousauspicious
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impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance