GRE Word List

TURPITUDE

inherent baseness : depravity

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

Random words

WordMeaning
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
psychopathicof, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
gratifyto be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
paleontologya science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
immureto enclose within or as if within walls
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger