GRE Word List

TURPITUDE

inherent baseness : depravity

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

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WordMeaning
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
stocka store or supply accumulated or available
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
supplicantone who supplicates
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
deportto send out of the country by legal deportation
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick
recitala detailed account : enumeration