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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cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
jibeto be in accord : agree
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
primatea bishop who has precedence in a province, a group of provinces, or a nation
laxloose
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time