GRE Word List

TURPITUDE

inherent baseness : depravity

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

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WordMeaning
clichea trite phrase or expression
abodethe place where one lives : home
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
dismissto permit or cause to leave
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
fretto eat or gnaw into : corrode
circleta little circle