GRE Word List

TURPITUDE

inherent baseness : depravity

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

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imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
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determinatehaving defined limits
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
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constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
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