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
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness
wrytwist
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
maneuvera military or naval movement
forlornbereft
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outstripto go faster or farther than
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