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
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
denominationan act of denominating
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
diabolicalof, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish
errantbehaving wrongly
raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes
juncturea point of time
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental