GRE Word List

TURPITUDE

inherent baseness : depravity

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

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WordMeaning
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
convolutedhaving convolutions
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
paucitysmallness of number : fewness