GRE Word List

VILE

morally despicable or abhorrent

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

Random words

WordMeaning
stalematea drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play
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dramaa composition (see composition
superannuatedoutmoded
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facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
validhaving legal efficacy or force