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 |
|---|---|
| precocious | exceptionally early in development or occurrence |
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| elucidate | to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis |
| gloss | a surface luster or brightness : shine |
| somatic | of, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm |
| oatmeal | meal made from oats |
| enrapture | to fill with delight |
| requite | to make return for : repay |
| genesis | the origin or coming into being of something |
| debutante | one making a debut (see debut |