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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Word | Meaning |
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adulation | extreme or excessive admiration or flattery |
rarefied | being less dense |
emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |
parry | to ward off a weapon or blow |
adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
inveigle | to win over by wiles : entice |
dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ยน/โโ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |
crux | a puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question |
desperado | a bold or violent criminal |