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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busta sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
knacka special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
corpusthe body of a human or animal especially when dead
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content