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 |
|---|---|
| supernumerary | exceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number |
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| definitive | serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation |
| apex | the uppermost point : vertex |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| hostility | deep-seated usually mutual ill will |
| bellicose | favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars |
| subsequent | following in time, order, or place |
| char | any of a genus (Salvelinus) of small-scaled trouts with light-colored spots |
| perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |