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
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
headlongheadfirst
tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless