GRE Word List
TURPITUDE
inherent baseness : depravity
The meaning of the word turpitude is inherent baseness : depravity.
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| tangential | touching lightly : incidental |
| surly | menacing or threatening in appearance |
| smattering | superficial piecemeal knowledge |
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
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