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
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
libidinoushaving or marked by lustful desires : lascivious
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
insuperableincapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent