GRE Word List
TURPITUDE
inherent baseness : depravity
The meaning of the word turpitude is inherent baseness : depravity.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| submerge | to put under water |
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |
| vacuous | emptied of or lacking content |
| irreproachable | not reproachable : blameless |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| start | to move suddenly and violently : spring |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |
| epistemologist | the study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity |