GRE Word List

PARADOX

one (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases

The meaning of the word paradox is one (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases.

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WordMeaning
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
primto give a prim or demure expression to
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
galaxymilky way galaxy
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
parleyto speak with another : confer
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
resurgeto undergo a resurgence