GRE Word List

TURPITUDE

inherent baseness : depravity

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

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WordMeaning
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
dummya person who is incapable of speaking
inductiveof, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
trickleto issue or fall in drops
irreconcilableimpossible to reconcile
componenta constituent part : ingredient
perfidiousof, relating to, or characterized by perfidy