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

WordMeaning
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building
dozeto sleep lightly
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
fidelitythe quality or state of being faithful
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear