GRE Word List

VILE

morally despicable or abhorrent

The meaning of the word vile is morally despicable or abhorrent.

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WordMeaning
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
kleptomaniaca person evidencing kleptomania
buffeta blow especially with the hand
haggardnot tamed
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
sequesterto set apart : segregate
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies