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
exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as
limpto walk lamely
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
disconcertto throw into confusion
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
recuperateto get back : regain
dismissto permit or cause to leave
olfactoryof or relating to the sense of smell
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical