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
invoketo petition for help or support
kismetfate
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
billowingwave
endemicbelonging or native to a particular people or country
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