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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curban edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
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aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
decreean order usually having the force of law
narrativesomething that is narrated : story