GRE Word List

TURPITUDE

inherent baseness : depravity

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

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submergeto put under water
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
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startto move suddenly and violently : spring
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nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
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