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
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
categoricalabsolute
intimatemarked by a warm friendship developing through long association
spartana native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
respitea period of temporary delay
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
empathythe action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner
communetalk over
emancipateto free from restraint, control, or the power of another
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages