GRE Word List

PARADIGM

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The meaning of the word paradigm is example.

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WordMeaning
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
immureto enclose within or as if within walls
tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
depravitya corrupt act or practice
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
ponderousof very great weight