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.

Random words

WordMeaning
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
intersticea space that intervenes between things
procurementthe act or process of procuring
acclaimapplaud
ricketyaffected with rickets
wrongheadedstubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles
daubto cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster
parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel
gratiswithout charge or recompense : free
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death