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
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
rarefiedbeing less dense
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
adeptthoroughly proficient : expert
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
desperadoa bold or violent criminal