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
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
antecedeprecede
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
flipto toss so as to cause to turn over in the air