GRE Word List

TURPITUDE

inherent baseness : depravity

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

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idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
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serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
reprisea musical repetition:
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descryto catch sight of