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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compact | predominantly formed or filled : composed |
| improvident | not provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future |
| decadence | the process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent |
| impuissance | weakness |
| gnome | maxim |
| industrious | constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent |
| inquisitive | given to examination or investigation |
| holster | a leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle |
| equilibrium | a state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise |
| hoodwink | to deceive by false appearance : dupe |