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
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy