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
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
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clipperone that clips something
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terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject