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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| apologist | someone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism |
| carefree | free from care: such as |
| decadence | the process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent |
| unaccountable | not to be accounted for : inexplicable |
| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |
| willful | obstinately and often perversely self-willed |
| tyro | a beginner in learning : novice |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| equanimity | evenness of mind especially under stress |
| prodigy | a highly talented child or youth |