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 |
|---|---|
| dichotomy | a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities |
| tacit | expressed or carried on without words or speech |
| maverick | an unbranded range animal |
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
| visage | the face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal |
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| chassis | the supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television) |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| penetrate | to pass into or through |