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
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
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ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing
shama trick that deludes : hoax
torpora state of mental and motor inactivity with partial or total insensibility
malodoroushaving a bad odor
ployescapade
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless