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
dooma law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
spruceto make spruce
reprisala retaliatory act
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
implyto express indirectly
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
apostateone who commits apostasy
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores