GRE Word List

PARADIGM

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The meaning of the word paradigm is example.

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WordMeaning
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
braggadocioempty boasting
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
prosperousauspicious
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
grotesquea style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll