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
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
ripto tear or split apart or open
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling