GRE Word List
TURPITUDE
inherent baseness : depravity
The meaning of the word turpitude is inherent baseness : depravity.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| beeline | a straight direct course |
| subordinate | placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior |
| irreverence | lack of reverence |
| ape | any of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon) |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |
| reverberate | reflect |
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |