GRE Word List

TURPITUDE

inherent baseness : depravity

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

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WordMeaning
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
prognosticateto foretell from signs or symptoms : predict
pedestriancommonplace