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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WordMeaning
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
definitiveserving to provide a final solution or to end a situation
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
charany of a genus (Salvelinus) of small-scaled trouts with light-colored spots
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation