GRE Word List
TURPITUDE
inherent baseness : depravity
The meaning of the word turpitude is inherent baseness : depravity.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| odious | arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| usage | firmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure |
| compact | predominantly formed or filled : composed |
| nuptial | of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony |
| virtual | being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| palate | the roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate |
| prognosticate | to foretell from signs or symptoms : predict |
| pedestrian | commonplace |