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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sonorous | producing sound (as when struck) |
| deface | to mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details |
| genteel | having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish |
| malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |
| defray | to provide for the payment of : pay |
| mutinous | disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious |
| subpoena | a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| wizardry | the art or practices of a wizard : sorcery |
| skinflint | a person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser |