GRE Word List
SORDID
marked by baseness or grossness : vile
The meaning of the word sordid is marked by baseness or grossness : vile.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| spontaneity | the quality or state of being spontaneous |
| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
| figurine | a small carved or molded figure : statuette |
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| contumacious | stubbornly disobedient : rebellious |
| brittle | easily broken, cracked, or snapped |
| absolve | to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt |
| purge | to clear of guilt |