GRE Word List

TURPITUDE

inherent baseness : depravity

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

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WordMeaning
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
expiateto make amends for
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
auroraldawn
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business