GRE Word List

TURPITUDE

inherent baseness : depravity

The meaning of the word turpitude is inherent baseness : depravity.

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baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
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prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
ambulatoryable to walk about and not bedridden
conundruman intricate and difficult problem
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
primethe second of the canonical hours
tanto make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
nicetythe quality or state of being nice