GRE Word List
TURPITUDE
inherent baseness : depravity
The meaning of the word turpitude is inherent baseness : depravity.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| foil | to prevent from attaining an end : defeat |
| compelling | that compels: such as |
| prurient | marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| ornithologist | a branch of zoology dealing with birds |
| threat | an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage |
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |
| aviary | a place for keeping birds confined |
| frivolous | of little weight or importance |