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
conducivetending to promote or assist
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
passiveacted upon by an external agency
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
deliriuman acute (see acute
torpora state of mental and motor inactivity with partial or total insensibility
diluteattenuate
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
asunderinto parts