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
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
fallibleliable to be erroneous
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provenanceorigin
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rotunditymarked by roundness : rounded