GRE Word List

PARADIGM

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The meaning of the word paradigm is example.

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WordMeaning
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
oratorone who delivers an oration
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
bludgeona short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
submergeto put under water
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly