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
ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
morguea place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
contrivancea thing contrived
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
shamblesa meat market
gesticulationthe act of making gestures