GRE Word List

TURPITUDE

inherent baseness : depravity

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

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devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
betrothto promise to marry
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year
dilateto become enlarged or widened
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helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail