GRE Word List

TURPITUDE

inherent baseness : depravity

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

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WordMeaning
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
scourgewhip
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
hierarchya division of angels
degradationthe act or process of degrading
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future