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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practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible
raffleto engage in a raffle
stellarof or relating to the stars : astral
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
martineta strict disciplinarian
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
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incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty