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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| implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |
| skimp | skimpy |
| malleable | capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers |
| insouciant | lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance |
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| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
| tangential | touching lightly : incidental |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |