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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
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| rubble | broken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building |
| doze | to sleep lightly |
| hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
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| unequivocal | leaving no doubt : clear |