GRE Word List

SCURRILOUS

using or given to coarse language

The meaning of the word scurrilous is using or given to coarse language.

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WordMeaning
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
fatalisma doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them
invoketo petition for help or support
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
clownfarmer
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way