GRE Word List
SORDID
filthy; foul; base; vile; Ex. sordid bed/story
The meaning of the word sordid is filthy; foul; base; vile; Ex. sordid bed/story.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| drama | prose or verse composition to be performed by actors; play; exciting and unusual situation |
| vixen | female fox; ill-tempered woman; CF. shrew |
| screech | unpleasant high sharp sound; shriek; V. |
| imbibe | drink in |
| scrupulous | conscientious; extremely thorough; Ex. scrupulous worker |
| lateral | of or coming from the side |
| carillon | a set of bells (often in a tower) capable of being played |
| humble | of low rank or position; modest; having a low opinion of oneself and a high opinion of others; unassuming; not proud; V. humiliate: make humble; cause to feel ashamed or to lose the respect of others |
| pillory | punish by placing in a wooden frame or pillory; subject or expose to criticism and ridicule; N. |
| penance | self-imposed punishment for sin; Ex. do penance for one's sins; CF. penitent |
